Restaurant & Bar Team Members - CHRISTMAS COVER

Surya Hotels; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc - Tips

Flexible shifts

Up to 50% off meals and stays

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Retail and supermarket discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Duke's Head Hotel in King's Lynn is recruiting Restaurant & Bar Team Members for November through January to support our festive events and Christmas parties.

This temporary Christmas cover role offers a lively hospitality environment and a chance to gain experience during the peak season. 18+ required, with flexible evenings and weekends. Previous hospitality experience is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Take food and drink orders and serve guests efficiently.
• Assist with Christmas parties, festive lunches, dinners and events.
• Prepare and serve drinks including wines, beers, spirits and cocktails.
• Process payments and maintain guest service quality.
• Help to set up and clear event spaces.
• Work with colleagues to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Punctual

Hospitality experience

Job description

Join our team this Christmas at The Duke's Head Hotel, King's Lynn!

Looking for a fun and rewarding role during the festive season? We're recruiting Restaurant & Bar Team Members to support our busy Christmas parties, festive events, and celebrations throughout November, December and into January.

Whether you're looking to gain hospitality experience, earn extra money over the festive period, or simply enjoy working in a lively atmosphere, we'd love to hear from you.

Situated in a prime town-centre location, The Duke's Head Hotel is a historic hotel in the heart of King's Lynn, where period charm meets contemporary style. The property features 80 spacious guest rooms, alongside a much-loved restaurant, lounge and vibrant bar. Christmas is one of our busiest and most exciting times of the year, making this the perfect opportunity to join our team.

As part of our Restaurant & Bar Team, you'll help create memorable festive experiences for our guests by:

• Providing friendly and professional customer service.
• Taking food and drink orders and serving guests efficiently.
• Assisting with Christmas parties, festive lunches, dinners and special events.
• Preparing and serving drinks, including wines, beers, spirits and cocktails.
• Processing payments and maintaining excellent guest service throughout.
• Helping to set up and clear down event spaces.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

We're Looking For Restaurant & Bar TeamWho:

• Have a positive, enthusiastic and can-do attitude.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Are confident interacting with guests and providing exceptional service.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Are reliable, punctual and flexible.
• Are available to work evenings, weekends and throughout the festive period.

Have previous hospitality experience (preferred but not essential).

To meet the requirements of this role, candidates must be aged 18 or above.

What We Offer:

• Tronc - TIPS!
• Flexible shifts throughout the festive season.
• Up to 50% off meals and stays across our UK hotels.
• On-site parking (where available).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Stream Access - draw or save your wages as you earn.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Retail and supermarket discounts.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Pension scheme.

Contract Information

This is a temporary Christmas cover position to support the hotel during the festive season. Contracts will run throughout the Christmas period and are expected to end in January 2027. There is no guarantee of permanent employment; however, opportunities may arise for exceptional performers.

As part of the Flying Trade Group family of businesses, we own and operate 15 hotels and bars across East Anglia and Surrey. We're a diverse, dynamic and growing group, and we'd love you to join us for our busiest and most exciting season of the year.