Retail and Bar Host - Seasonal

Greater London-London · On-site

About this role

What you'll bring to the team

 

Retail and Bar host

Location: Shrek's Adventure! London and The London Dungeons

Hours: Flexible availability is required, including weekends and bank holidays. We welcome applications from candidates with Part-time or Full-time availability.

 

The London Dungeon and Shrek’s Adventure! London are currently recruiting for Retail and Bar Hosts to join our team. Working across both landmark attractions you will be interacting with our guests either on their journey to Far, Far Away to find Shrek or on their way to Traitors Gate to have their heads chopped off! (just a little different ‘ey!).

What you will be doing

As a Retail and Bar Host, you will be right at the heart of the guest journey. Your role will include:

  • Delivering world class customer service to every guest you interact with, whether they are buying a £2 pencil or an £80 Giant Kung Fu Panda plush
  • Creating memorable moments through friendly, confident and engaging service
  • Actively upselling products and promoting in-store offers using strong product knowledge
  • Maintaining excellent visual merchandising standards across all retail areas, following guidelines and planograms
  • Following opening and closing procedures in line with the department operation plan
  • Ensuring food safety and health and safety standards are always a top priority
  • Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and positive team

London Dungeon only

  • Serving guests in our immersive Victorian themed bar, from making bespoke cocktails to pulling the perfect pint

And lastly, and most importantly, having FUN while you do it.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Due to the nature of this role we can only accept applications from candidates 18 and over (some shifts require selling alcohol)
  • Flexibility is key as you’ll be part of a roster that includes weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Strong customer focus and the ability to work well as part of a team
  • Confidence in approaching and interacting with a high volume of guests every day
  • Experience in upselling and achieving sales targets
  • Previous experience in retail, hospitality or entertainment, with the ability to work under pressure to high standards
  • A proactive approach, always ready to support colleagues and ensure Health & Safety standards are met
  • Pride in delivering memorable experiences that go above and beyond guest expectations

Benefits

  • Monthly Bonus based on guest satisfaction
  • Fortnightly pay
  • 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
  • 40% off LEGO online
  • Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
  • Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

Pay Range

GBP £13.84/Hr.

Company at a glance

Merlin Entertainments is the global leader in branded entertainment destinations. It creates and delivers memorable, immersive brand experiences for over 60 million guests every year. The company operates over 140 attractions worldwide, including SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND and Alton Towers Resort.

Founded1999
Team Size1001-5000
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryEntertainment
Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Top Benefits

  • Monthly bonus based on guest satisfaction
  • Fortnightly pay
  • 25% discount in retail shops and restaurants
  • 40% off LEGO online
  • Merlin Magic Pass for free tickets to attractions worldwide
  • Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

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