The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are two of the UK's most popular heritage railways, located in the heart of picturesque Snowdonia. Spooner's is our main catering outlet situated on Harbour Station in Porthmadog, delivering a high level of service throughout the day.
We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to lead a dedicated team of front of house staff working in Spooner’s.
We can offer you:
• Starting salary between £9.15 and £11.98 per hour dependant on age and experience
• Seasonal contract from 24th March to 31st October 2025
• Full time or part time / job share position available
• The pro rata equivalent of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Opportunities for training and progression
• Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
The successful applicant will work in the café and bar of this busy catering outlet; maximizing profit and improving customer service standards. Our goal is to provide an exceptional service and experience which exceeds our customers’ expectations. In this role you will be required to supervise a small team of Food and Beverage Assistants and lead by example working on the café counter or bar; and serving customers at tables as required. Candidates should have proven experience of working in a catering / hospitality environment. This is a front of house position so you must have good communication skills and a friendly disposition.
The successful candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced, busy environment. The ideal candidate would be flexible and able to work shifts over days, evenings and weekends.
Core Skills:
• Experience in a Front of House role
• Team player
• Leadership or supervisory experience is desirable but not essential
• The ability to delegate and manage own time effectively is required
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work cleanly and tidily
• A basic knowledge and understanding of food and kitchen hygiene is desirable
• The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage as would knowledge of the railways and their passengers; and the local area.
Applicants for this position must be 18 or over and have the existing right to work in the UK.
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