Seasonal Food and Beverage Host

Location: Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Contract: Seasonal (April to September 2026)

Job Summary

Join our friendly team and help deliver great food, great service and great experiences for every visitor! We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and providing high quality customer service.

The Role

You'll support daily catering operations, serve visitors, prepare food and maintain excellent hygiene and safety standards. You'll help keep the café and service areas clean, stocked and welcoming, ensuring our guests have a positive experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve visitors professionally and efficiently
• Prepare and present food to required standards
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety and allergen procedures
• Keep work areas and seating areas clean and tidy
• Operate tills and follow cash handling procedures
• Rotate stock, take deliveries and support stock checks
• Report issues and support smooth daily operations
• Work flexibly across restaurant, cabins or kitchen as needed

About You

• Friendly, approachable and customer focused
• Works well in a busy, team based environment
• Good attention to detail and able to follow procedures
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience in catering or customer service is helpful but not essential - full training provided.

At Paignton Zoo, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as caring for our animals. That's why we offer a benefits package that's packed with perks: enjoy 33 days of paid holiday pro rata, free branded uniform to keep you looking sharp, and access to top tier training-from First Aid to driving a tractor. Your family can join the adventure too, with free zoo entry for loved ones, plus sweet discounts on food and retail while you're on site. We'll make parking a breeze with free staff spaces and support your wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme.

We proudly champion equality of opportunity for all our team members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships. Inclusion isn't just a policy-it's part of our culture. Everyone deserves the chance to thrive here.

We'll be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview throughout the advertising period-so don't wait! If this opportunity speaks to you, send your application in as soon as possible. The role may be filled before the closing date.