Jobs

We are looking for part-time Bar and Restaurant server, to be part of our busy team, to work during our forthcoming summer season.   

** We are hiring these roles to start as soon as possible.**

** Due to the rural location of the business, you must have own transport as there are no direct links to public transport and also for your safety, when leaving the site during the hours of darkness. We are approximately 5 miles from Lancaster Uni.**

About Us 

On the estate there are 6 fishing lakes - with a superb stocking of coarse and pike, with the River Wyre meandering through the property alongside the beautiful woodland.

Over the last 30 years the estate has been transformed by the Birkin family and appeals to fishermen and families who wish to have a relaxing break in a beautiful setting, without having to travel long distances to Britain’s national parks. Our busiest times are weekends, especially bank holidays and school holidays.  July and August are naturally our busiest months and when you could expect to work, the majority of your time with us.

We are open to campers and self-caterers, who benefit from our catering facilities, including bar, restaurant and function room as well as a 4 star camping and caravanning site, open to caravans, tents and glamping pods.

Also, in the main building there is a small site camping and tackle shop, laundry room and several toilet & shower blocks, all of which we maintain to a high standard for our guests.

• Job title – Bar and Restaurant server
  
  
• Hours - 15 hours per week, typically Friday – Sunday with potential for early starts and late finishes.
  
  
• Duration – from February – October and MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK PEAK SEASON INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDS AND SUMMER HOLIDAYS - JULY, AND AUGUST.
  
  
• Location – Wyreside Lakes LA2 9XL.  OWN TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL AS NO ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT.  This is imperative within the ad as we are based on farmland in a rural location with no access to public transport. Applicants can expect to be leaving late at night and for health and safety purposes require safe transport home.
  
  
• Rate of pay – in line with current minimum wage increasing from April 2025 £12.21 for aged 21+, £10.00 for aged 18-21, £7.55 aged 16-17. Annual leave will be accrued on a pro rata basis for seasonal staff.

Experience – previous experience of working in hospitality or front of house customer service would be beneficial but not essential as training will be given.

Please contact Hazel Lowe in the first instance by email team@wyresidelakes.co.uk  or telephone on 01524 79293.

• Mixing and serving beverages
• Taking beverage and food orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.
• Satisfying customer requests in an efficient, timely and pleasant manner.
•  Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations.
• Providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with customers.
• Taking customer payments both in cash and card and providing change as needed.
•  Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers.
• Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories.
• Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment, including other customer areas such as toilet facilities.
•  Organising the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory.
• Taking food orders from the customer and relaying them to the kitchen. Serving food items for customers at the bar.
• Complying with all food and beverage regulations.
• Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour.

Skills and Experience

• Multitasking
• Attention to Detail
• Organisation
• Ability to Stand for Long Periods
• Strong Observational Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Computer Literacy