Work at Deerpark, Where Woodland Valleys Meet Tranquil Millponds
- Location: Deerpark (Liskeard, Cornwall)
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Working Hours: Part-time, 12 hours.
- Days of Work: 2 days out of 7.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our lovely team at Deerpark. Be part of creating memorable escapes in a secluded wooded valley, beside an ancient millpond, surrounded by peaceful forest trails and stunning natural scenery. Enjoy fresh forest air, develop your leadership and maintenance skills, and immerse yourself in a truly tranquil setting.
About the Food and Beverage Assistant Role
As our Food and Beverage Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of our Forest Retreat, the welcoming hub of Forest Holidays. The Forest Retreat serves as a reception, shop, and café, a place for guests to relax, refuel, and plan their woodland adventures.
Unlike many hospitality roles, we offer a better work/life balance, with shifts starting no earlier than 8 am and finishing by 9 pm. This is your chance to work in a calm, natural setting while still delivering top-quality service to our guests.
You’ll provide friendly, efficient service across retail and café operations, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling from start to finish.
Your Responsibilities
- ➡️ Welcome guests warmly and provide exceptional customer service throughout their stay.
- ➡️ Prepare and serve food and drinks in our café.
- ➡️ Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas.
- ➡️ Support stock control, restock shelves, and assist with deliveries.
- ➡️ Operate tills, handle payments, and follow cash handling procedures.
- ➡️ Work as part of a close-knit team to ensure smooth daily operations.
- ➡️ Ensure compliance with all health & safety and food hygiene regulations.
- ➡️ Assist with the set-up and running of events and activities where required.
What Are We Looking For?
Our ideal Food and Beverage Assistant is friendly, professional, and guest-focused. You bring positivity and passion to everything you do and enjoy working in a team that values nature, service, and community.
We’re looking for someone with
- ✅ Experience in a customer-facing role (hospitality or retail preferred)
- ✅ Great communication and interpersonal skills
- ✅ A friendly and approachable attitude
- ✅ Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- ✅ A flexible approach to working across different tasks and shifts
- ✅ A passion for delivering an excellent guest experience
- ✅ A love for working in beautiful outdoor settings, come rain or shine!
Who Are Forest Holidays?
Our business has been recognised as a force for good. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.
Why Join Us?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- ✈️ Generous holiday allowance – Take the time you need to recharge
- Performance-based bonuses – Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
- Enhanced parental leave – (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
- Long service awards and company events – Celebrate success with your team
- Pension scheme – Secure your future with our company pension
- One full paid day to volunteer – Give back to a cause you care about
- Subsidised meals – Discounted food when working on location
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