Christmas Colleague

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Base pay range

Imagine Spending Christmas at Bents – and Getting Paid Too!
We\’re hiring for Christmas Colleagues to join us for our magical Christmas Peak Season (October to December) in our Dining Teams!

Join our team at Bents this festive season and become part of something truly special. Whether it’s supporting your Dining team at peak, serving up festive favourites in our Winter Food Markets or Main Restaurant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering the magic of Christmas to every customer.

• Shift patterns will include working full weekday shifts from 8am to 10pm across Monday to Sunday and all roles include working weekends.
• Unfortunately, we are currently having no weekend-only and evening-only positions, and at this stage, we will be unable to proceed with your application.
• Hours vary and offer between 20 – 40 hours per week, working between 3 to 5 days per week.
• These roles meet National Minimum and Living Wages.
• The roles will be temporary fixed term starting dates commence on Monday 6th October until 31st December 2025.

Assessment centres will take place on Tuesday 30th September 2025. We have no other dates or alternative slots at this stage.

Please note all communication is done via email & we often find ourselves in junk filters too!

Christmas Colleague Positions Available in Dining include –

Dining Assistants – Winter Food Markets
Step into your own Christmas hut in our covered outdoor area, where you\’ll prepare and serve festive favourites like loaded fries, yorkshire pudding wrap or a warming mulled wine. It’s a fast-paced, fun-filled environment where you\’ll be right in the heart of the seasonal buzz.

Dining Assistants – Main Dining Areas
Bring festive cheer to our indoor dining spaces! Your day will include preparing your area, taking customer orders, serving food in your counter, or operating your till whilst delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, enthusiastic team players with a passion for great service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a smile.
• Comfortable working under pressure during busy trading days.
• Availability from October to December, all roles include working in the week and weekends.

Who Are Bents?

We are a family-run business with a proud heritage and a passion for delivering quality, innovation, and exceptional experiences. Since our beginnings in 1937, we\’ve grown into a unique destination offering everything for your Garden & Home, alongside award-winning Dining Facilities with over 1,000 seats.

At Bents, we’ve always followed our passions, embraced innovation, and taken bold steps forward. That spirit continues today — from exclusive lifestyle products to unforgettable festive experiences, we’re constantly evolving.

We’re proud to have built a reputation for quality, experience and innovation, and equally proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work – for the second year running. When you join Bents, you’re not just taking a seasonal job — you\’re becoming part of the team. From your very first day, you\’ll feel valued, supported, and truly part of something special.