Festive Bar And Waiting Assistant (Fixed Term)

Every year our villages fall under a captivating spell and transform into an enchanting Winter Wonderland. With twinkling lights, glittering decorations and Santa’s Woodland Workshop, the forest comes alive with the anticipation of Christmas.

FESTIVE BAR AND WAITING TEAM MEMBER | £10.58 per hour

All colleagues working in our full-service restaurants (Rajinda Pradesh, Huck’s, The Pancake House, Foresters’ Inn, Lakeside Inn, Bella Italia, Café Rouge, Las Iguanas and Amalfi) will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract from 21 October 2023 until 15 February 2024.

We are looking for a team of Festive Bar and Waiting Team Members who love the spirit of Christmas and will help deliver the magic to our guests. You will provide a professional service, ensuring the highest standards are maintained to give the best possible experience.

The role requires a high energy approach, and you may be required to wear an ‘Elf’ costume. Your duties will include welcoming guests, taking orders, food and drinks service, maintaining a clean working environment and spreading festive cheer.

HOURS OF WORK

Please note this is a fixed-term contract from 21 October 2023 until 15 February 2024.

We have various full and part-time contracts available with a variety of shift patterns. Flexibility will be required as our village is open 365 days of the year, so you may need to be able to work some evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

About You

You will have a confident, kind and happy nature, along with plenty of enthusiasm. You will also be able to engage with and built a rapport with people of all ages.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• Naturally cheerful
• Being able to improvise - you never know what children might ask!
• Ability to perform under pressure

Desirable Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Service or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience of working in a customer service environment, ideally within a Food and Beverage environment
• Previous acting / entertainment experience
• Previous experience of working with children

About The Benefits

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Free use of our leisure facilities

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 18 July 2023 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

Follow us - Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Our colleagues work together to make sure guests have a memorable and safe short break. We are committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our teams.