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Are you looking for a change, a breath of fresh air, to work within an awesome team, learn new skills or expand the skills you already have…why not work in the heart of The Lake District? Surrounded by fells for climbing, lakes for swimming, fresh mountain air, secret spots to explore and endless adventures. We're currently recruiting, please read below for details!
If you think you'd love to join our team please email your CV and cover letter to info@theyan.co.uk
Part Time General Assistant Job. Grasmere, Cumbria
If you think variety is the spice of life then you could be who we are looking for, we're after a couple of team members to make up our close-knit team, part-time and flexible hours are available. To help us to continue our reputation of delivering excellent food and service and assist us in covering all areas of the business from the front of house, kitchen, and housekeeping.
We like people who are enthusiastic, positive, have a sense of humour, a great work ethic and, above all, are a team player who want to continue to make The Yan a very special place to visit.We’re looking for a couple of friendly, adaptable, and hardworking individuals to join us as Part-Time General Assistants at The Yan, our award-winning bistro with rooms in the heart of the Lake District. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of departments depending on business needs and your strengths. Tasks may include front-of-house evening shifts in our bistro, assisting in the kitchen with prep, evening shifts plating starters, puds and pot wash duties, or in our housekeeping team with changeovers and cleaning in our boutique rooms and self-catering accommodation. Whether you’re seeking variety or prefer to focus on one area, we’ll aim to shape the role to suit the right candidate.
Part Time General Assistant Details:
Location: Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria (LA22 9RU)
Position: Part-time General Assistant
Hours: Flexible from 10 hrs up to 35 hrs per week, depending on your availability
Salary: Starting from £12.50 per hour
Tips/Service Charge: Approx an additional £4,000 per year for a full time team member.
What We Offer:
No split shifts
100% of tips shared equally between all staff
Delicious staff meals every day
Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
Staff discount on food and stays
Friendly, supportive team environment
Full training provided (online, one-to-one, and on-the-job)
Who We're Looking For:
A positive, enthusiastic team player
Someone who loves working with good food
Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
Experience in any department is a bonus but the right attitude matters most.
Please note: we do not have available live-in accommodation, so you must be based locally or able to commute.
About The Yan at Broadrayne:
Located on a former sheep farm in Grasmere, The Yan is a boutique bistro with rooms in the heart of the Lake District. Since opening in 2019, we’ve been featured in the Top 50 Boutique Hotels, Cumbria Food Awards, Top 100 Local Restaurants in The Good Food Guide, and Visit England Awards, recognised for our warm hospitality and excellent food.
How to Apply:
Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a short covering letter to info@theyan.co.uk
Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9RU
