Seasonal Food & Beverage Assistant

Crieff Hydro; Crieff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Double time on holidays

Guest Mention Rewards

Live-in Accommodation

Exclusive Discounts

Team rate stays

Job summary

Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire is recruiting for its festive Food & Beverage team. Join us to serve guests during the Christmas period across multiple venues with flexible shifts—mornings, evenings, and split shifts.

Start date around late November with end date in early January, potential for ongoing opportunities. Benefits include up to £12.71 per hour plus tips, double time on Christmas Day and New Year, guest-review rewards, and live-in accommodation options discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience is a bonus (restaurant, barista, bar work).
• Great attitude and eagerness to learn to deliver excellent service.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts including festive dates.

Skills

Hospitality exp

Customer service

Positive attitude

Job description

Join the Festive Team at Crieff Hydro Hotel

Set in a 900-acre estate in stunning Perthshire, Crieff Hydro Hotel have been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. With 218 hotel bedrooms, 57 self-catering lodges, multiple restaurants and bars and over 60 onsite activities – including a spa, leisure center, horse-riding center, and our famously exciting Action Glen - there really is something for everyone!

About the role

We’re looking for enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals to join our Food & Beverage teams for the festive season. Whether you're serving mulled wine at our Winter Wonderland or helping guests enjoy a hearty meal in one of our restaurants, you’ll be part of the magic that makes the festive season at Crieff Hydro so welcoming for our guests.

We can offer a variety of shifts - mornings, evenings and split shifts - to suit different schedules.

Where you could be working

You’ll gain hands-on hospitality experience across a range of venues:

• Winter Garden – Open from 7am until late, this newly renovated space hosts buffet breakfasts, afternoon teas, lunch and dinner at East, plus an all-day bar.
• The Terrace – A relaxed space serving sandwiches and coffee and a family-friendly dinner venue offering a diverse menu from 5pm onwards.
• Banqueting & Events – Help deliver memorable Christmas parties, ceilidhs, and pantomimes.
• Winter Wonderland – Our festive outdoor pop-up featuring food stalls with hot drinks, festive cocktails and more!

Contract details

• Fixed Term Contracts – Full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (8-32 hours/week), depending on your availability.
• Start Date – Ideally week commencing 23rd or 30th November to allow for structured training.
• End Date – Early January, with potential for permanent opportunities.

What we need from you

• Flexibility: Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including key festive dates. Please declare any unavailable dates in your application.
• Experience: Previous hospitality experience is a bonus (restaurant, barista, bar work), but not essential - we value a great attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Customer Focus: A warm, welcoming personality and commitment to excellent service.
• Enthusiasm: A genuine smile and desire to make every guest’s experience special.
• Confidence: Comfortable engaging with guests and creating a friendly atmosphere.

What you’ll get from us

• Up to £12.71 per hour plus a share of tips, estimated £3,000 per annum for full time team members.
• Double time on 25th December & 1st January.
• Guest Mention Rewards– Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• Live-in Accommodation – can be discussed at interview depending on contracted hours.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoy30% off food, drinks and retail,discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just£30 per night.

Please note:

This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.