Soft Play Team Member

Hungry Horse; Gunness; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee assistance program

Discounts on meals

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Career training

Job summary

Hungry Horse in Gunness is hiring a Soft Play Team Member to keep the play area lively, safe and welcoming for families. You'll help children have fun while supporting parents, managing bookings, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Join a friendly team, learn on the job, and enjoy staff benefits such as discounts, pension contributions, and access to training across our brands. No prior experience required—great attitude and willingness to learn are key.

Qualifications

• Provide customers with a heartfelt, memorable experience.
• Deal with enquiries by telephone in a warm, friendly manner.
• Ensure a clean & tidy environment and reception area are ready for service.
• Help create a fun, exciting & safe environment so that every customer leaves wanting to return.
• Help coordinate and run children’s Birthday parties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of play area safety and cleanliness.
• Assist parents with any needs and answer questions as they arise.
• Oversee the soft play area during shifts to ensure safe play.
• Support team in delivering a welcoming experience for all families.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

English fluency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Old Farmhouse (Gunness) - 06379

Company Description

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

Job Description

As a Soft Play Team Member, you’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of play for all children, while promoting a happy yet safe atmosphere, overseeing the soft play area and assisting parents with any needs. You’ll be joining a fun and inclusive team, where you can grow and strengthen your skills and experience.

Qualifications

As a Soft Play Team Member, you will...

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Deal with enquiries by telephone in a warm & friendly manner.
• Ensure a clean & tidy environment at all times and ensure that the reception area is tidy and ready for service at all times.
• Help create a fun, exciting & safe environment so that every customer leaves wanting to return.
• Help coordinate and run children’s Birthday parties.

What you’ll bring…

• Willingness to learn and expand your skills.
• A passion for giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome.
• A positive can-do attitude and be a real team player.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.