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Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, Marldon (2026)

10/09/2026

Marldon Christmas Tree Farm | Devon

Are you a confident Chef who loves a busy kitchen, great food and working as part of a team?

Do you enjoy being hands-on, keeping things organised and helping a kitchen run like clockwork?
Then we want to hear from you!

Marldon Christmas Tree Farm is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to join our team for the 2026 Christmas season.

Christmas at Marldon is a big operation. Thousands of visitors come to the farm to choose their Christmas trees, visit Father Christmas, enjoy our attractions and, of course, stop for some delicious food and drinks.

We need a Sous Chef who can help keep the kitchen running smoothly when the pressure is on.

THE ROLE
Working alongside the Chef and café management team, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

You'll be expected to be hands-on, organised and confident leading by example.

Your responsibilities will include:

•Supporting the Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen

•Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard

•Helping deliver a seasonal menu of breakfasts, lunches, light bites and festive specials

•Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Chef's absence

•Helping organise and supervise kitchen staff

•Supporting with food preparation and service

•Maintaining consistent portion sizes and presentation

•Ensuring food is prepared and served safely and efficiently

•Helping with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste

•Maintaining excellent kitchen cleanliness and organisation

•Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are followed

•Helping train and support less experienced members of the team

•Keeping the kitchen calm, organised and productive during busy services

•Working closely with the front-of-house and café teams

THIS IS NO ORDINARY KITCHEN!

When Christmas arrives, Marldon Christmas Tree Farm gets seriously busy!

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the buzz of a busy service and can keep their head when the orders start flying in.

You could be serving food to families who have just visited Father Christmas, customers choosing their Christmas tree and visitors enjoying a festive day out.
You'll need to be prepared for long, busy days and plenty of Christmas madness!

Weekend working and extended hours throughout the peak Christmas period are essential.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for someone who:

•Has previous professional Chef/Sous Chef experience

•Is confident working in a busy commercial kitchen

•Can take responsibility and lead a team when required

•Has excellent food preparation and cooking skills

•Takes genuine pride in producing great food

•Is organised and has excellent attention to detail

•Has high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene

•Can remain calm and positive under pressure

•Is reliable, hardworking and punctual

•Has a strong team ethic

•Is happy to get stuck in and lead from the front

Has excellent communication skills

•Is flexible and available to work weekends and during the Christmas peak

•Food Hygiene certification and relevant catering qualifications are desirable.

WHY MARLDON?

This is a chance to become part of something a little different.

Christmas at Marldon brings together Christmas trees, Father Christmas, food, families and festive fun, creating a unique working environment unlike your typical restaurant or café.

You'll be joining a friendly team and helping create memorable Christmas experiences for thousands of visitors.

If you're an experienced Chef who enjoys leading from the front, keeping things moving and producing great food, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by emailing your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and come be part of the Marldon Christmas team!

10/09/2026

Marldon Christmas Tree Farm | Devon

Do you love people, Christmas and great food?

Are you friendly, energetic and someone who enjoys being part of a busy team?

Then we want you to join us this Christmas!
Marldon Christmas Tree Farm is looking for enthusiastic Food & Beverage Servers to join our café and hospitality team for the 2026 Christmas season.

Every Christmas, thousands of visitors come to Marldon to choose their perfect Christmas tree, visit Father Christmas, enjoy our attractions and spend time with family and friends.

We need a fantastic team to make sure our visitors have an amazing experience from the moment they arrive — including when they sit down for something delicious to eat or drink!

THE ROLE
As a Food & Beverage Server, you'll be one of the friendly faces our customers meet during their visit.
Your role will include:

•Welcoming customers with a friendly and positive attitude

•Taking food and drink orders

•Serving food and beverages to customers

•Clearing and resetting tables

•Keeping the café and customer areas clean, tidy and welcoming

•Taking payments and operating the till

•Helping with basic food preparation when required

•Restocking food, drinks and front-of-house supplies
•Supporting the kitchen and café team during busy periods

•Following food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness procedures

•Dealing with customer requests in a friendly and professional manner

•Helping create a fun and festive atmosphere throughout the café

•Christmas at the farm is fast-paced, exciting and sometimes a little chaotic!

•At peak times you'll be serving large numbers of families and visitors, so you'll need to be comfortable working at pace while maintaining great customer service.

•You'll need plenty of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in.

•No two days will be quite the same and you'll certainly hear a lot of Christmas music!

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:

•Are friendly, approachable and confident with customers

•Have excellent customer service skills

•Enjoy working as part of a team

•Are reliable, hardworking and punctual

•Can work quickly and efficiently when it's busy

•Have a positive attitude

•Are well presented and take pride in their work

•Are happy working on their feet for extended periods

•Can remain calm under pressure

•Are flexible and willing to help wherever needed

•Have good attention to detail

•Are available to work weekends throughout the •Christmas season

•Previous café, restaurant, hospitality or customer service experience is desirable but not essential.

•We're more interested in finding people with the right attitude and personality who want to be part of our Christmas team.

WHY WORK AT MARLDON?

This isn't your average hospitality job!

You'll be working at a unique Christmas destination where Christmas trees, Father Christmas, food, families and festive fun all come together.

You'll meet lots of different people, work alongside a friendly team and help create special Christmas memories for thousands of visitors.

If you're someone who smiles easily, works hard and enjoys making customers feel welcome, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

10/09/2026

Marldon Christmas Tree Farm | Devon

Are you a coffee lover who enjoys working with people and thrives in a busy, friendly environment?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and personable Barista to join our team at Marldon Christmas Tree Farm for the 2026 Christmas season!

Christmas at Marldon is about much more than Christmas trees. Every year, thousands of visitors come to enjoy the farm, choose their perfect tree, visit Father Christmas, explore our attractions and enjoy some festive food and drinks.

We need someone who can help make sure the coffee is just as good as the Christmas atmosphere!

THE ROLE

As a Barista, you’ll be an important part of our café team, serving great coffee and drinks while providing friendly, welcoming service to our customers.
Your role will include:

•Preparing and serving high-quality coffee and hot drinks

•Preparing teas, hot chocolates and other café drinks

•Taking customer orders and processing payments

•Serving food and drinks to customers

•Providing friendly and enthusiastic customer service
•Keeping the café, counters and equipment clean and tidy

•Restocking supplies and helping monitor stock levels

•Working efficiently during busy periods
•Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures

•Supporting the wider café team when required

•Helping create a fun and welcoming Christmas atmosphere!

CHRISTMAS AT MARLDON

This is not your average coffee shop!

During November and December, the farm comes alive with thousands of customers, Christmas trees, Father Christmas, families and festive activities.

It can get very busy, particularly at weekends and during December, so we're looking for someone who enjoys being on their feet, can work at pace and doesn't mind a little Christmas chaos!

You’ll need to be comfortable working longer and busier shifts during peak periods, including weekends.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

•Has previous barista or café experience

•Loves coffee and enjoys serving customers

•Is friendly, approachable and confident

•Has a positive attitude and a great work ethic

•Can work quickly and efficiently under pressure

•Is reliable, punctual and well organised

•Takes pride in keeping their workspace clean and tidy

•Works well as part of a team

•Is happy to get stuck in and help wherever needed

•Has excellent customer service skills

•Is flexible with working hours, particularly at weekends

•Enjoys working in a busy and festive environment!

•Barista experience is preferred, but we’re happy to consider enthusiastic applicants who are keen to learn.

WHY MARLDON?

You’ll be joining a friendly team at one of Devon’s most exciting Christmas destinations.

Every day is different, and you’ll be part of creating the Christmas experience for thousands of families visiting the farm.

If you’re friendly, hardworking, love great coffee and want to be part of the magic at Marldon Christmas Tree Farm this Christmas...

We want to hear from you!

Apply now by emailing your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and come join our Christmas crew!

01/09/2026

SANTA GROTTO TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!

THE MAGIC IS BACK AT MARLDON CHRISTMAS TREE FARM!

Our Santa’s Grotto 2026 tickets are officially LIVE! 🎟️

Step into a magical Winter Wonderland, meet our festive elves and make your way to Santa’s Grotto, where Santa himself will be waiting to hear those all-important Christmas wishes!

Every child gets to meet Santa and receive a special gift, with plenty of festive fun and Christmas magic along the way!

Spaces are limited and may sell out, so don’t wait!

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW:
https://shop.beyonk.com/vzj8rk1b/experiences/7q89651b

Tag someone who needs to know! 👇

We can’t wait to welcome you to Marldon Christmas Tree Farm this Christmas!

27/08/2026

The countdown is ON… and we’re so excited to announce that Choose Your Own Christmas Tree is BACK!

OPENING SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER!

Come along, soak up the festive atmosphere, wander through the trees and find THE ONE that will take pride of place in your home this Christmas!

When we’re open:

* Weekends from Saturday 17th October
* Open weekdays throughout October half term
* Then back to weekends only
* LAST DAY FOR CHOOSE YOUR OWN — Monday 23rd November

Opening Hours:
9am–3pm

There’s nothing quite like choosing your Christmas tree and bringing home that first little bit of Christmas magic!

26/08/2026

It’s amazing to see Occombe Farm finally open its doors again, with Greendale taking over!

We wanted to wish the whole team the very best for their soft reopening today. It’s fantastic to see Occombe Farm back and we’re excited to see what the future holds.

Good luck to everyone involved, here’s to a new chapter for this much-loved local attraction!

24/08/2026

Working Maintenance Manager (Lead Multiskilled Engineer)

Location: Devon / Torbay Area
Remuneration: £31,000 – £34,000 Base Salary | £37,000 OTE inclusive of a £3,000 structured performance bonus | Full Benefits Package

We are seeking a highly skilled, multi-disciplined Working Maintenance Manager to lead operations across our expanding 5-star luxury lodge resort, commercial restaurant, and agricultural estate. This permanent position is designed for an experienced engineering professional who takes pride in balancing strategic estate management with hands-on technical ex*****on on the tools.

Key Operational Focus Areas:
• Carpentry & Woodworking: Delivering high-end finish cabinetry, structural timber work, and luxury lodge decking maintenance.

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering: Executing advanced electrical fault-finding, plant maintenance, and servicing heavy estate/agricultural machinery.

• Fabrication & Welding: Carrying out structural welding (MIG/ARC) and estate infrastructure repairs.

• Departmental Oversight: Managing time allocation, staff scheduling, budget tracking, and material procurement.

Candidate Requirements:
• Formally trade qualified (NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent) in Carpentry, Building Construction, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated competency in structural welding and mechanical plant maintenance.

• Proven leadership capability with a strong track record in time management and stock procurement.
• Customer engagement.

• Full UK Driving Licence and operational flexibility to sign the standard Working Time Regulations 48-hour weekly limit opt-out to accommodate high-intensity peak seasonal demands.

Benefits Include:
• A formal, KPI-structured £3,000 annual performance bonus.

• Corporate healthcare scheme access (voluntary, employee-funded at discounted company group rates).

• Premium brand benefits, including substantial friends & family accommodation and hospitality discounts.

• Provision of high-quality uniform, specialized tools, weather-proof PPE, and corporate mobile/tablet technology.

• Company-funded opportunities for advanced safety, statutory compliance, and machinery licensing certifications.

To Apply: Please forward your CV, cover letter, and proof of professional qualifications to [email protected] for a confidential review.

23/08/2026

Administration & Systems Lead | Marldon Christmas Tree Farm

• Location: Marldon, Devon

• Start Date: Immediate Start

• Hours: 40+ hours per week (Includes split shifts, extended peak-season hours, and mandatory weekend work)

• Contract: ONGOING / LONG-TERM ROLE (Immediate start with permanent, year-round potential)

The Role: Drive Excellence in Devon’s Premier Festive Operation

At Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, our festive season is defined by exceptional standards, seamless organization, and genuine dedication. Behind our customer experience is a fast-paced, highly modern operation utilizing integrated digital systems for online order workflows, computerised cutting lists, delivery scheduling, and Sage 50 financial management.

We are seeking a mature, dynamic, and exceptionally capable Administration Lead a professional with rich life experience, an proactive "can-do" mindset, and the ambition to fully embed themselves as a trusted, long-term leader within our business.

If you take personal pride in precision, thrive when managing complex digital workflows, and want to apply your energy to a respected local business, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities & Operational Ownership
As our lead administrative professional, you will ensure the highest level of operational efficiency across the farm:

• Digital Workflows & Systems: Overseeing computerised cutting lists, online order pipelines, and digital scheduling platforms to ensure absolute accuracy from order placement to delivery.

• Financial Management (Sage 50): Managing daily accounts, customer invoicing, supplier purchase orders, account reconciliations, and till audits using Sage 50.

• Logistical Precision: Maintaining zero-defect order records, wholesale schedules, and delivery
documentation during high-volume trading periods.

• Professional Communications: Acting as a confident, articulate liaison for incoming business inquiries, key accounts, and customer communications.

• Team Synergy: Demonstrating adaptive leadership—supporting broader operational teams whenever peak seasonal demand requires a hands-on approach.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a sharp, commercially minded candidate who brings both capability and composure to the workplace:

• Digital & Systems Expertise: Highly proficient with business software, online ordering platforms, digital scheduling, and automated workflows.

• Financial & Accounting Capability: Practical, working expertise in Sage 50 Accounts and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

• Proactive & Dynamic Mindset: A vibrant, self-motivated approach to work, with a natural ability to anticipate operational needs and solve problems independently.

• Long-Term Commitment: Seeking a permanent, ongoing role within an established company where you can build a long-term professional home.

• Seasonal Stamina & Flexibility: Comfortable and adaptable to working extended peak-season hours, split shifts, and mandatory weekend shifts during our busiest trading window (autumn through December).

• Poise Under Pressure: Matured by life experience, you remain calm, professional, and composed in a fast-moving, high-demand office environment.

Working Hours & Position Security
• Schedule: Base 40 hours per week, with extended peak-season hours, split shift patterns, and overtime during peak trading weeks.

• Weekends: Mandatory weekend working during peak autumn and winter trading periods.

• Opportunity: This is an ongoing position with permanent year-round potential, offering long-term stability for a dedicated candidate.

How to Apply

If you are a dynamic, highly organised professional ready to bring your Sage 50 expertise, digital capabilities, and strong work ethic to Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, we look forward to receiving your application.

To apply: Please submit your CV alongside a professional cover letter highlighting your Sage 50 experience and digital workflow expertise, outlining why you are the ideal candidate to embed yourself within our core team to [email protected]

21/08/2026

Seasonal Shop Assistant | Marldon Christmas Tree Farm

Start Date: Mid-October 2026

Contract: Seasonal (Must have full weekend and peak-season availability through December)

Pay: Competitive NMW/NLW

The Story We are Building, And Why We Need You
For thousands of families across Devon, the holiday season doesn't start with a calendar date. It starts the moment they step onto Marldon Christmas Tree Farm.

They come to us for the scent of fresh pine, the crisp winter air, and the warmth of a community tradition that lasts a lifetime. But what makes them come back year after year isn't just the trees, it’s the people.
When the cold sets in and late November brings thousands of eager visitors through our doors, our farm becomes a hive of energy, high standards, and pure festive excitement. Delivering that experience takes an exceptional crew. It takes individuals who don't just show up to clock in, but who bring energy, warmth, and relentless pride to everything they touch.

We are not looking for line standers. We are looking for the sharpest, warmest, most hard-working people in the area to step up and represent the very best of what we do.

What the Best Bring to the Table

If you are someone who sets the standard in every room you walk into, you will thrive here. In this role, you will:

• Warmly greet every customer, bring immediate personality to conversations, and create an atmosphere people love to be around.

• Keep our retail spaces looking immaculate, fully stocked, and beautifully presented even in the middle of a weekend rush.

•Handle transactions swiftly, solve problems on the fly, and step up wherever the farm needs you most.

•Work hard, stay positive under pressure, and elevate the energy of everyone around you.

Who Belongs on This Team?

We care less about a long retail history and far more about character, grit, and presence. You’re the right fit if:

• You Have a Standout Personality: You’re naturally engaging, articulate, confident, and love connecting with people.

• You Take Pride in Hard Work: "Good enough" isn't in your vocabulary. You take joy in doing a job thoroughly and well.

• You Are Unshakeably Reliable: Punctual, composed under pressure, and someone the team can count on 100% of the time.

• You Enjoy the Challenge: You thrive in fast-paced environments where the days fly by because everyone is working hard together.

The Commitment
Because our reputation depends on delivering a flawless experience during our busiest season, full availability from late November through late December (including weekends) is essential.

Are You the One We’re Looking For?
If you want to spend your season surrounded by high standards, great energy, and a team that pulls together to create something special, we want to hear from you.

To apply: Send us your CV along with a short introduction telling us about yourself, your work ethic, and why you are the stand-out person to join Marldon Christmas Tree Farm this year to [email protected]

19/08/2026

STALLHOLDERS WANTED!

We’re getting VERY excited to bring you our FIRST EVER FARMERS MARKET!

We’re on the hunt for fantastic local producers, growers, makers and food businesses to help us make our very first market something really special!

We want to showcase the very best our local area has to offer fresh, delicious, locally produced and made with passion!

We’re looking for:

🥛 Milk & dairy products
🧀 Delicious local cheeses
🥩 Locally produced meat
🐟 Fresh local fish
🍓 Fresh seasonal fruit
🥕 Locally grown fruit & vegetables
🥖 Fresh bread & baked goods
🥚 Local & free-range eggs
🥧 Pies, pasties & savoury bakes
🥚 Scotch eggs
🌭 Sausage rolls
💐 Beautiful fresh flowers
🍯 Jams, chutneys, preserves & pantry goods
🧃 Fresh fruit juices & locally made drinks
🌱 And other fantastic local produce!

Whether you’re an established local business, small producer, grower, baker or maker, we’d LOVE to hear from you!

KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS THAT WOULD BE A PERFECT FIT?
Tag them in the comments below!

INTERESTED IN HAVING A STALL?
Email us at [email protected] with a little information about your business and what you produce.

This is our FIRST EVER Farmers Market, let’s make it amazing!

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