Commercial Host

About the Role

Do you have the Magic in you to create memorable experiences all for the love of fun? Do you wish to cast a spell of laughter and enjoyment to the people around you? Want to join a team that creates smiles and memories globally daily? Then you have the magic to be Team Merlin at Merlin Entertainments! We are currently on the lookout to find fun-loving, enthusiastic individuals to join our Commercial Team!

As a Team Merlin Commercial Host, you will help to create lifelong memorable experiences in our attraction for our guests. You will deliver the highest possible standards of guest service, presentation, and product knowledge and will ensure that our guests are receiving optimal fun by connecting with them in a magical, fun, and safe environment. Our Commercial Hosts work in our small, themed cafes, where families can relax with a coffee or families can purchase a snack to eat. Commercial hosts serve food and drinks and make sure the area is always spotlessly clean.

You will also cross trained in our gift shop and need to help make sure the shop is fully always stocked and looking presentable and have the confidence to suggest products that our guests may want to purchase or be on hand to assist our customers with any queries they may have. You'll always strive to boost revenue and smash daily targets while demonstrating world-class customer service.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for guest experience with a focus on fun. They will be proactive in their approach to customer service with a positive attitude towards interaction with our guests and upselling techniques. Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, but a desire to work in the entertainments industry is essential. The ideal candidate must be available to work on weekends. Excellent spoken English and confident presentation skills are all required. Experience or knowledge about marine animals is favourable but not essential to the role.

Benefits

Great people, great perks! Alongside a fun and collaborative environment, with a competitive salary, you can enjoy our amazing benefits package, including a discretionary company bonus, corporate partnership discounts, and of course, a Merlin Magic Pass, which entitles you and your family and friends free admission to all our attractions worldwide. Perhaps the biggest benefit of joining us however, are the invaluable opportunities for further career training and development across our ever-expanding group.

About Us

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 130 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year. In Australia and New Zealand, we have 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Auckland an iconic Auckland attraction and gives a totally unique working experience – working alongside penguins, sharks and fish! The Aquarium is made a great experience by our team who endeavour to make every part of the guest experience friendly and informative. Our team has a variety of roles from admissions to guest experiences to tour guides and if you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences for all our visitors then we want to hear from you.

So if you are a team player who is vibrant and passionate about educating guests and creating memorable experiences in a great company and team who Love What We Do, we want to hear from you!