Food & Beverage Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | National Living / Minimum Wage for age |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | LL49 9NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Festiniog Railway Company |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are two of the UK's most popular heritage railways, located in the heart of picturesque Snowdonia. Spooner's is our main catering outlet situated on Harbour Station in Porthmadog, delivering a high level of service throughout the day.
We are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of front of house staff working in Spooner’s.
We can offer you:
• National Living / Minimum wage for age
• Seasonal contract from March 2026 to 1st November 2026, with the possibility of extension to January 2027
• Flexible shifts to suit candidate: minimum 2 days per week, maximum 5 days per week, weekdays and weekends; or weekends and school holidays
• The pro rata equivalent of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Opportunities for training and progression
• Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
Key duties will include serving customers at the café counter, at table, from an outdoor popup stall, or at the bar; handling money, clearing tables and assisting with kitchen duties. Successful candidates may also be asked to work at the Tan y Bwlch Station Tea Room on occasion, providing variety and the opportunity to develop your skills. Experience of working in a café or restaurant would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
The successful candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced, busy environment. The ideal candidate would be flexible and able to work shifts over days, evenings and weekends. Hours of work will vary and hours may be available to suit candidate, with up to 40 hours per week available during the busy summer season.
Core Skills:
• Experience in a Front of House role
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work cleanly and tidily
• A basic knowledge and understanding of food and kitchen hygiene is desirable
This is a predominantly Welsh speaking area and the Company operates a bilingual policy. The ability to converse in Welsh is therefore desirable for these posts, but not essential. Knowledge of locations on the Railways and their use by visitors and knowledge of Porthmadog and the surrounding area would be an advantage.
Applicants for this position must be over school leaving age and have the existing right to work in the UK.
We are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of front of house staff working in Spooner’s.
We can offer you:
• National Living / Minimum wage for age
• Seasonal contract from March 2026 to 1st November 2026, with the possibility of extension to January 2027
• Flexible shifts to suit candidate: minimum 2 days per week, maximum 5 days per week, weekdays and weekends; or weekends and school holidays
• The pro rata equivalent of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Opportunities for training and progression
• Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
Key duties will include serving customers at the café counter, at table, from an outdoor popup stall, or at the bar; handling money, clearing tables and assisting with kitchen duties. Successful candidates may also be asked to work at the Tan y Bwlch Station Tea Room on occasion, providing variety and the opportunity to develop your skills. Experience of working in a café or restaurant would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
The successful candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced, busy environment. The ideal candidate would be flexible and able to work shifts over days, evenings and weekends. Hours of work will vary and hours may be available to suit candidate, with up to 40 hours per week available during the busy summer season.
Core Skills:
• Experience in a Front of House role
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work cleanly and tidily
• A basic knowledge and understanding of food and kitchen hygiene is desirable
This is a predominantly Welsh speaking area and the Company operates a bilingual policy. The ability to converse in Welsh is therefore desirable for these posts, but not essential. Knowledge of locations on the Railways and their use by visitors and knowledge of Porthmadog and the surrounding area would be an advantage.
Applicants for this position must be over school leaving age and have the existing right to work in the UK.
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