Food & Beverage Assistant Manager (Band 1)
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,793 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Penzance, TR20 8RZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | IRC170539 |
Summary
Are you looking to develop your career in Food & Beverage? The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us.
We have an opening for a Food & Beverage Assistant Manager at Trengwainton Garden & Godolphin. As the properties are in rural settings with limited public transport, applicants should carefully consider how they would travel to and from work.
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: Full-time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £26,793 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 02-Nov-2026
What it's like to work here
To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
As Food & Beverage Assistant Manager at Trengwainton Garden & Godolphin, you’ll work in close partnership with the Food & Beverage Manager to support the smooth running of the entire operation. You’ll play a key role in maintaining consistently high standards across the team, the outlets, and the food and drink we prepare and serve, ensuring every visitor experience reflects the quality and character of the property.
You’ll bring a proactive mindset, continually identifying opportunities to improve service, refine standards, and enhance the overall visitor journey, while respecting what already makes West Cornwall successful.
You’ll work alongside the Food & Beverage Manager to create a positive and inclusive place to work, supporting recruitment, training, and ongoing development. You’ll give people the confidence, structure, and clarity they need to perform at their best and genuinely enjoy working here.
You will be an active member of the property leadership team and carry out duty management shifts on a rota basis.
Alongside this, you’ll be someone who wants to help grow the business, bringing ideas, spotting opportunities to improve service and increase income, and contributing to the ongoing development of the offer. You’ll also ensure the team operates fully in line with all relevant legislation and National Trust policies.
You’ll contribute to achieving financial targets, supporting income growth and profitability through effective resource control, thoughtful commercial decisions, and consistently excellent customer service.
You’ll receive a structured induction tailored to the role, alongside training in allergens and food safety, plus mentoring to support your development. There will also be opportunities to access further professional training and development, enabling you to grow in the role and contribute new and innovative ideas that help drive the business forward.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
ability to deliver high standards of service
a confident leader, responsible for recruiting, training, and developing a team
experience in achieving financial targets and maximising profitability
aware of health and safety compliance
ability to identify opportunities to drive income
Addiontal criteria for all other applicants. We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
• used to achieving outstanding customer service in a similar environment.
• a good leader of people, skilled in setting personal objectives and giving feedback.
• experienced with budgets to increase income and control costs (including managing stock and waste).
• a people person, with a friendly attitude and great communication skills.
• aware of health and safety compliance.
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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
We have an opening for a Food & Beverage Assistant Manager at Trengwainton Garden & Godolphin. As the properties are in rural settings with limited public transport, applicants should carefully consider how they would travel to and from work.
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: Full-time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £26,793 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 02-Nov-2026
What it's like to work here
To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
As Food & Beverage Assistant Manager at Trengwainton Garden & Godolphin, you’ll work in close partnership with the Food & Beverage Manager to support the smooth running of the entire operation. You’ll play a key role in maintaining consistently high standards across the team, the outlets, and the food and drink we prepare and serve, ensuring every visitor experience reflects the quality and character of the property.
You’ll bring a proactive mindset, continually identifying opportunities to improve service, refine standards, and enhance the overall visitor journey, while respecting what already makes West Cornwall successful.
You’ll work alongside the Food & Beverage Manager to create a positive and inclusive place to work, supporting recruitment, training, and ongoing development. You’ll give people the confidence, structure, and clarity they need to perform at their best and genuinely enjoy working here.
You will be an active member of the property leadership team and carry out duty management shifts on a rota basis.
Alongside this, you’ll be someone who wants to help grow the business, bringing ideas, spotting opportunities to improve service and increase income, and contributing to the ongoing development of the offer. You’ll also ensure the team operates fully in line with all relevant legislation and National Trust policies.
You’ll contribute to achieving financial targets, supporting income growth and profitability through effective resource control, thoughtful commercial decisions, and consistently excellent customer service.
You’ll receive a structured induction tailored to the role, alongside training in allergens and food safety, plus mentoring to support your development. There will also be opportunities to access further professional training and development, enabling you to grow in the role and contribute new and innovative ideas that help drive the business forward.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
ability to deliver high standards of service
a confident leader, responsible for recruiting, training, and developing a team
experience in achieving financial targets and maximising profitability
aware of health and safety compliance
ability to identify opportunities to drive income
Addiontal criteria for all other applicants. We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
• used to achieving outstanding customer service in a similar environment.
• a good leader of people, skilled in setting personal objectives and giving feedback.
• experienced with budgets to increase income and control costs (including managing stock and waste).
• a people person, with a friendly attitude and great communication skills.
• aware of health and safety compliance.
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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