Seasonal Temporary Colleague

Job description

Imagine Spending Christmas at Bents - and Getting Paid Too!

We're hiring for Christmas Seasonal Temporary Colleagues to join us for our magical Christmas Peak Season (September to December) in Bents!

Please note that all of our evening-only and weekend-only positions have now been filled. Our remaining seasonal vacancies require flexibility to work full shifts on weekdays as well as weekends, with shifts scheduled between 8am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday. All remaining roles will include weekend working, so please ensure you have sufficient availability before applying.

Join our team at Bents this festive season and become part of something truly special. Whether you're helping customers discover the perfect Christmas decorations and gifts in Retail or serving festive favourites in our Winter Food Markets and Main Restaurant, you'll be at the heart of 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.
• We have a few weekend-only and evening-only positions, these will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. The vast majority of our vacancies include working full weekday shifts.
• 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 September until 31st December 2026.

Our assessment centres will take place on:

Tuesday 29th September 2026

Friday 2nd October 2026

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

Christmas Colleague Positions Available in Bents 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

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 September 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® - UK's best Workplaces for Women 2026

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.