Food & Beverage Team Member
The contract is part time and for a fixed term, and the hourly rate is £12.25. The employer, National Trust, is a charity. You will be based at Barrington Court, which is an estate, which could mean diversity in the role. Note some estates are far from public transport. It is located in Somerset.
Closing date 25-01-2026
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We are looking to increse our staff for the coming season , ideally flexible and able to work weekdays and weekends/bank holidays on a rota basis. You would be working within a small friendly team to meet the needs of the business as well as helping to create the best possible day out for our visitors.
Salary: £12.25 per hourContract: Fixed Term Contact until 01-Nov-2026
Hours/ working pattern: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts. 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.
We are a coffee shop on a small property, although small it can be busy during peak times , we have a wonderful team that love what they do.
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.
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.
You will be creating the best possible day out for our visitors. This is a customer facing role and would include using the till , creating a variety of hot drinks and serving cakes, bakes and savouries while also washing dishes and cleaning. Full training will be given.
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 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.