Catering Assistant Blackpool, England
Job description
Catering Assistant
Blackpool Tower, Promenade
Blackpool, LANCASHIRE, FY1 4BJ
United Kingdom
Are you looking for a catering or bar job that’s full of fun in Blackpool? Fancy working in one of Britain’s best-loved landmarks – The Blackpool Tower?
Working in our kitchen or in one of our bars at the famous Blackpool Tower feels pretty unique, but also fun and exciting. Therefore, we’re looking for people who strive for the best and are guest focused!
What we are looking for
- Previous experience in a busy kitchen or bar
- Ability to work and remain calm under pressure
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Physical stamina and high energy levels
- 18 years of age or older
In these busy roles, you could be prepping Afternoon Tea’s throughout the day, preparing a selection of sandwiches, scones, and cakes, making sure they are perfectly presented before being served by our hosts, adhering to all food safety policies and regulations. You’ll also ensure all areas are kept clean and well stocked, working well within the team to promote a culture of fun.
Working on the bar in our stylish sky high Bar 380 at the top of the Tower, the Blackpool Tower Dungeons' Red Lion pub or even the Ballroom bar or the Fifth Floor. Welcoming and greeting guests, taking orders at the till, serving drinks and snacks. You’ll make sure the bar is always fully stocked and kept clean throughout your shift including the pumps, taps, bottles, coffee machines, fridges, and all surfaces.
There may be times where you will be working on a multitude of amazing events including Bongo Bingo, sit-down dinners, dance competitions and specialist events, you could be serving in the bar or waiting on tables.
These are seasonal, fixed term positions, contracted until November. Full flexibility is required, as availability of working days and hours will vary throughout the season.
What we offer
Alongside becoming an expert in serving our guests, you’ll also receive:
- Fortnightly pay depending on age, 18 to 20: £7.75ph, 21 to 22: £8.36ph or 23+: £8.91ph
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 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
Please note we will be running an assessment centre for these roles on Sunday 5th March
Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
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.
