Food and Beverage Assistant

Darwin Escapes group; Bude; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular holiday resort in Bude is seeking a Food and Beverage Assistant to join their team. This part-time seasonal position offers an hourly rate of £12.21. Responsibilities include serving food and beverages, ensuring cleanliness in dining areas, and providing excellent customer service. A positive work ethic and teamwork skills are essential. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, is required. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a competitive rate of pay along with staff perks.

Benefits

Discounted staff breaks at holiday resorts

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Food and Beverage or hospitality role preferred.
• Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages efficiently to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Take food and drink orders accurately and deliver them promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of all bar and restaurant areas.
• Support stock rotation and restocking of service areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Location: Stibb

We are looking for a Food and Beverage Assistant to join our team at Sandymouth Holiday Resort in Bude, Cornwall. Hourly rate of £12.21. This is a seasonal position to work part time hours. This will be variable hours across 5 variable days which will include weekends and bank holidays. 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!

Main Responsibilities

• Become an integral part of the Front of House team, contributing to a welcoming and professional guest experience.
• Take food and drink orders accurately and deliver them promptly.
• Serve food and beverages efficiently, ensuring quality service and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables within the restaurant.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of all bar and restaurant areas to a five-star standard.
• Support accurate and efficient stock rotation and restocking of service areas.
• Handle cash transactions accurately using the EPOS system.
• Assist with the swift collection of glasses and tableware to maintain a tidy and professional environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to uphold company standards and exceed guest expectations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar Food and Beverage or hospitality role is preferred.
• Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A driving licence and the ability to drive is advantageous for travel to and from the resort.

Desirable Attributes

• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.

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.

About The Company

A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination. A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you. Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family‑sized caravans and even treehouses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence. All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award‑winning facilities and stunning accommodation. Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure-filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.

Company Culture

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry. Darwin Escapes has 26 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff. No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Ayrshire in Scotland, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you! If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you. With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.

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.

Closing Date

Thursday 23rd April, 2026

Contract Type

Parttime

Salary

£12.21 Hourly