This job expired on 31st March 2026
Food and Beverage Assistant
Food and Beverage Assistant
We are looking for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our team at Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat in Cockermouth, Cumbria . Hourly rate rate of £12.21.
This is a permanent position to work part time time hours. This will be 20 hours across 3 days which will be on a Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.
Company overview:
Darwin Escapes has 18 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!
About this role
Main responsibilities:
The successful Food and Beverage Assistant will
· Become a part of our Front of House team.
· Take food and drink orders.
· Assist with clearing and resetting tables within the restaurant.
· Serve food and beverages promptly and efficiently.
· Be responsible for accurate and efficient stock rotation.
· Be responsible for accurate cash handling, using EPOS system.
· Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of the bar and restaurant areas is always maintained to a five star standard.
· Assist with the swift collection of glasses and tableware.
Requirements:
Similar previous experience is preferred. Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills. A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort.
What’s in it for you:
· Competitive rate of pay.
· Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
· Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
· Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
· Food discount across all resorts.
· Discounts on spa treatments.
· *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
· *Company employee sick pay.
· Compassionate leave pay.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· MediCash cash plan.
*Subject to terms and conditions
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to Live and work in the UK
- Excellent customer service and strong communication skills
- Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills
Desired criteria
- A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
- Similar previous experience is preferred
