Casual Evening Events Hosts - Warwick Castle Warwick, West Midlands, England
Job description
Join the fun and work at the UK's most exciting castle, home to the UK's largest birds of prey show - The Falconers Quest, and host to a number of spectacular events and attractions.
Come and join our amazing team for the 2023 season and work at fantastic events such as Oktoberfest, The Haunted Castle, Music Concerts and Christmas at the Castle which includes an ice rink and light show.
We are looking for dynamic team players who are looking for a fun and engaging role. From formal banquets in the Great Hall, to fairy tale weddings, lively themed dinners and conferences and team days, our range of events is incredibly diverse.
This is a fun but high energy customer facing role. Your role will require you to have the ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring our customers have a great time during their visit.
Your main responsibilities will include
- Serving food and drinks to guests at their tables
- Cleaning and bussing the tables between courses
- Working on the bar and replenishing drinks
- Interacting with guests
- Marshalling events
- Supporting with the set up and closedown of events
What's in it for you?
You will be working on a seasonal variable contract, with an hourly rate up to £10.42 dependant on age. Not only that, but you will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects - we LOVE to promote from within!
- You will also be entitled to a Merlin Magic Pass after an initial qualifying period, giving you and your friends and family free tickets (worth £1000) across the Merlin Entertainments sites which include Warwick Castle, Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor and Chessington World of Adventures.
- We operate a friend referral scheme. Earn £300 for every successful referral.
- You will also have development opportunities to allow you to grow your career with Aramark, where we have over 400 locations across the UK.
- Save hundreds of £'s with our staff online shopping scheme
- Working with a great team who have fabulous out of work social activities
- Employee assistance program
- Ongoing training and development - this could be the start of your hospitality career and we can support your development
The ingredients for success
- The ability to work quick and calmly under pressure
- A passion to engage with guests and deliver exceptional customer service
- The ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
This is a seasonal role. Shifts can be up to 12 hours and depending on the event finishing times could be up to 3am.
Due to the nature of this role we can only accept applicants aged 18 & over.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Warwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WCEH2
