Retail & Bar Assistant
Location (Country-County-City) UK-Greater London-London
Job ID
2025-8937
Employment Type
Guaranteed Hours (MGH)
Offer/Contract Type
Fixed End Date/Seasonal
Location Name
SEA LIFE London
What you'll bring to the team
Ready to be part of an adventure surrounded by glittering scales, humongous tentacles, and razor-sharp smiles? At SEA LIFE London Aquarium, we’re hunting for passionate Retail and Bar Assistants to help create unforgettable moments for our guests!
What you’ll be doing:
- Be the friendly face behind the till, shop floor, or bar.
- Welcome every guest like they’re stepping into a magical underwater world.
- Keep the shop stocked, spotless and looking shipshape, merchandised to perfection.
- Use your savvy to upsell sea-themed treasures and bar delights, smashing targets with every chat.
- Serve alcohol responsibly (Must be 18+ or turning 18 by July 1st).
- Spot sneaky stock loss and report it; we don’t like pirates in our crew.
- Help keep our aquatic playground safe, clean and running smooth, games, tech, and all.
- Know your fish facts and shop prices by answering guest questions like a true SEA LIFE insider.
- Jump in with ideas to make our guest experience even more fin-tastic.
- Keep queues short and spirits high, because nobody likes waiting (except maybe sharks).
These roles are seasonal, offering a minimum of 10 hours per week (predominantly weekends). Our attractions are open daily, so flexibility is needed during peak times.
Qualifications & Experience
- 18 years of age or older
- Previous experience in a fast-paced retail or guest-facing role
- Confidence in upselling and chatting with guests of all ages
- A flexible, can-do attitude (our attraction is open 7 days a week)
- A keen eye for detail – presentation and cleanliness are key
- A real passion for giving guests the best day ever
Benefits
- Monthly bonus based on customer satisfaction
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- 40% off LEGO online
- Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
- Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at gatewayuk.recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Pay Range
GBP £13.49/Hr.