The Role:
Do you have a passion for retail? Would you like a great seasonal position at a stunning World Heritage site? Join our hardworking, friendly and enthusiastic retail team for our upcoming season here at the Lulworth Estate!
Our retail roles are varied and interesting, no two days are the same and our retail staff play a huge part in welcoming and interacting with our many thousands of visitors, always ensuring outstanding customer service.
Our outlets include prime locations at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: the Heritage Centre Gift Shop and Coffee Shop, The Dolls House, Lulworth Beach Shop, Durdle Door Stores and our ice cream kiosks and mobile retail units.
Applicants will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage customer expectations efficiently, be flexible, focused and self-motivated, be effective at time management and organisation and enjoy working as part of a team.
Previous experience in a busy shop or café, handling cash transactions and using an EPOS till system would be desirable, however full training will be given.
Having your own transport and/or the ability to commute to our location is essential.
Shifts are allocated on a rota basis with a minimum of 8 hours per week and some weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required. Contracts will expire in September.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing friendly and professional customer service, accepting orders, receiving payments by cash and card efficiently.
- Selling ice creams and hot and cold refreshments, observing high standards of personal and food hygiene.
- Carrying out stock control and replenishment ensuring displays are stocked, in date and clean at all times.
- Answering visitor queries and providing information about the site and local area.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A free weekend ticket to Camp Bestival, held in the grounds of Lulworth Castle in August 2025.
- Employee discount at all retail and hospitality outlets across the estate, plus free entry to Lulworth Castle.
- Free parking at our three beautiful sites, Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
- An inspiring and friendly place in which to work, offering a wealth of experience and career progression opportunities.
We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply, please send your completed application form to recruitment@lulworth.com
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from recruitment agencies.
LMS 004 – 01 The Lulworth Estate Application Form
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You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.
Reference:
RT01
Status:
Seasonal
Pay:
£12
Pay Type:
Hourly
Interview Date:
TBD
Closing Date:
TBD