Kitchen Host

Alton Towers Resort; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site discounts

Development opportunities

Generous accrued annual leave

Benefits app

Flexible working hours

Free uniform

Free staff parking

Team social events

Iconic resort destination

Job summary

Alton Towers Resort in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Host to help prepare and serve food to thousands of guests as part of one of the UK's most iconic visitor attractions. This seasonal role offers an hourly rate of £13.05 and includes breakfast and evening shifts.

We provide full training and support, with opportunities to develop hospitality skills in a busy, rewarding environment. Join for a friendly team, on-site perks, and a chance to work at a world-renowned destination.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial; however, we will provide full training for candidates with a genuine passion for food
• Excellent communication and a friendly, approachable demeanour
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, multitask, and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high food standards
• A positive attitude and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving a wide variety of food following recipes and guidelines
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organised, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Preparing the kitchen area before service to ensure we are ready for busy periods
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels, restocking and supporting deliveries as required
• Collaborating with team members to ensure a smooth kitchen operation during busy periods
• Washing and cleaning crockery and equipment to ensure high standards are maintained

Skills

Food preparation

Guest-facing

Teamwork

Job description

Passionate about food and looking for a role that's more exciting than the average kitchen job? Join our team as a Kitchen Host at Alton Towers Resort, where you'll help prepare and serve food to thousands of guests as part of one of the UK's most iconic visitor attractions. Whether you're gaining your first kitchen experience or looking to develop your hospitality skills, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. This is a food preparation and guest-facing role where you'll be working in a busy and rewarding environment. We have breakfast and evening shifts available throughout the week. This is a seasonal role with a competitive hourly rate of £13.05 and is available until November 2026.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and serving a wide variety of food following recipes and guidelines
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organised, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Preparing the kitchen area before service to ensure we are ready for busy periods
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels, restocking and supporting deliveries as required
• Collaborating with team members to ensure a smooth kitchen operation during busy periods
• Washing and cleaning crockery and equipment to ensure high standards are maintained

Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial; however, we will provide full training for candidates with a genuine passion for food

Excellent communication and a friendly, approachable demeanour

The ability to work effectively under pressure, multitask, and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high food standards

A positive attitude and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays

If you have the right attitude and willingness to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Benefits

• On-site discounts across Merlin theme parks and attractions
• Development opportunities at Alton Towers Resort and across the wider business, with over 400 locations across the UK
• Generous accrued annual leave
• Access to a benefits app, offering hundreds of discounts, online GP access, mental health support, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working hours to help fit work around your lifestyle
• Free uniform
• Free staff parking
• Regular team social events and the opportunity to make great friendships
• The chance to work at one of the UK's most exciting and iconic resort destinations