Retail & Admissions Assistant

Merlin Entertainments

Greater London

On-site

GBP 13,776 - 16,531

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate
Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts
25% discount in on-site shops and restaurants
40% discount on Lego
20 free tickets for family and friends
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

Join Merlin Entertainments at Chessington World of Adventures Resort as a Retail & Admissions Host. Engage with guests, ensuring they have memorable experiences while selling products and managing park entry. This entry-level role requires a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and fantastic benefits including discounts and free tickets!

Qualifications

  • Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to deliver memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor turnstiles and scan tickets at entrances.
  • Promote and sell Reserve & Ride tickets.
  • Keep retail units fully stocked and clean.

Skills

Positive attitude
Teamwork
Customer service

Job description

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Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE

Hours: Fixed term contract to November 2025. Shifts cover hours between 8.45am – 8pm across a 7-day rota. Minimum availabilty of 4 days per week.

Advert closing date: Tuesday 9th July 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of quality applications. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

COME & JOIN BRITAINS WILDEST ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment? Then we want YOU to be part of our team. Leave the everyday behind and unleash your imagination as you explore a career at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Britain’s biggest wildlife theme park.

Here at Chessington World of Adventures the 2025 Season is in full swing and we are looking for Retail & Admissions Hosts to join the team!

You will deliver great service and memorable experiences to our guests at every opportunity. This will include interacting with our guests at the entrances/exits and helping them to gain entry onto the park, offering an exciting range of products from one of the many shops on the resort and upselling our Reserve & Ride tickets to reduce ride queuing time.

Day To Day This Role Will Include

  • Monitoring turnstiles, scanning tickets at entrances and ensuring valid entry into the park
  • Promoting and selling Reserve and Ride tickets
  • Keeping units fully stocked, replenishing stock and putting away deliveries
  • Cleaning retail units to maintain hygiene standards

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting attractions. Apply now to join our Team and make every day an adventure!

Qualifications & Experience

All we need you to come with is the right positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment, and be able to deliver jaw dropping fun to our Guests!

You must be able to work a minimum of 4 days per week.

Benefits

  • A competitive hourly rate
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants, and travel
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • 40% discount on Lego
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

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