Summary
The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes, tea-rooms and restaurants all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us.
We're looking for a Food and Beverage Team Member. In this role, you'd be making a real difference to the work of the National Trust, as well as helping to give people a memorable day out.
This location is in a rural area, so please think about how you'd get here for work, before applying for the job.
Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you.
Hours: The hours of role are flexible to suit your needs, and vary based on the opening times of the property. During winter they will be 1-3 days a week (6-18 hours), and depending on your availability could be up to 5 days a week during the summer (April-September)
This role is an hourly paid, fixed term position. Wherever possible, we aim to offer a consistent working pattern, but we're looking for flexibility as it may be necessary for us to alter this pattern from time to time to suit the needs of the business. We'd give you as much notice of this as possible. The role will include weekends and Bank Holidays, however, there are no evenings or split shifts.
Salary: £11.50 per hour.
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 28th February 2026
Interview date: between 28th October and 10th November
For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it's like to work here
We are a team of 30, and having just finished a record-breaking season, we are looking for new people to join. Tasks involve everything from processing transactions, serving food, making drinks, scooping ice cream, clearing tables, pot washing and possibly shifts in the kitchen also. You will be provided with full training on each section and a buddy system will be in place to provide support from within the team as well as from management. There are three catering outlets on the property and some aspect of lone working may be involved for periods of time when working outside of the main restaurant. The hours the property is open varies throughout the year (3 days a week in winter to 7 days a week in summer) so hours can vary but can also be adapted to suit your needs and availability. Beningbrough is currently undergoing a period of redevelopment as we look to expand our capacity and growth so the Food & Beverage team is expected to keep growing year on year, meaning there is plenty of opportunity to develop yourself and your skills.
Please note that Beningbrough Hall is located 8 miles from York city centre with no public transport.
To find out more about what it's like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, click here to watch our video. What you'll be doing
As a Team Member, your main focus will be front of house, dealing directly with people. You'll welcome and look after everyone who comes to the café. With your love of working with people, your ‘can-do' attitude and your desire to provide an outstanding service, you'll be making sure everyone has an enjoyable time. This is a lively business that's constantly on the go, so teamwork and adaptability are crucial.
You'll be keen to understand what people want, to help them and to make recommendations. You'll always keep the standards of food and drink preparation and presentation high. Using your excellent eye for detail, you'll make sure all displays and signs are accurate and looking good. At times, you may need to help the kitchen team with preparing food.
We'll give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
No experience is needed, but we'd love to hear from you if you're:
- Happy to work in a team or on your own initiative.
- A people person, who cares about giving great service.
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.