< Back to search
Merlin • Surrey-Chessington, KT9 2NE, UK

Zonal Host

Employment type:  Full time
View company profile
Apply now

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

  • A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and leading by example.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and develop frontline teams.
  • Confidence in handling escalated guest queries, complaints, and operational challenges in a calm and professional manner.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with guests, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to make decisions and resolve issues quickly.
  • A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, presentation, and operational excellence.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, with the willingness to support different operational areas across the resort when required.
  • A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to a positive team culture while driving performance and service standards.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or operational leadership role within a customer-focused environment.
  • Experience delivering outstanding customer service and managing guest interactions effectively.
  • Confident in coaching and developing team members to achieve operational and service standards.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks, and remain organised under pressure.
  • Experience working with operational systems, performance measures, and company procedures is desirable.
  • A good understanding of health and safety practices and the importance of maintaining compliance.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Proficient in English and confident using Microsoft Office and other digital systems.

Desirable :

  • Experience within a theme park, attraction, hospitality, retail, leisure, or guest experience environment.
  • Previous experience managing escalated guest feedback and resolving complaints.
  • Experience training, mentoring, or assessing team members.

Benefits

  • Monthly Bonus based on guest satisfaction
  • 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% off LEGO online
  • Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
  • Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
  • 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 recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive

Apply now

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Mental health first aiders
Mentoring
Learning platform
Collaboration spaces
Modern office
Private booths
Employee recognition scheme
Volunteer days

Working at Merlin

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

52:48

Hiring in countries

Australia

Denmark

Germany

Hong Kong

Iceland

Italy

Netherlands

Singapore

United Kingdom

United States

Office Locations

Other jobs you might like

Flexa
Discover companiesFind a jobResourcesSign in/up
For employers
Flex spring

Join the mailing list

Get the latest insights and expert guidance on job hunting, career progression, and creating thriving workplaces.

Enter your email
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Info for employers
  • Join Flexa
  • Legal
  • Live feed
  • Pioneer awards
  • Resources
  • Sign in/up
  • The Flexa awards
Flexa

Merlin

Zonal Operations Lead

Surrey-Chertsey, KT16 8PN, UK

Merlin

Zonal Operations Front Line Lead

Staffordshire-Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB, UK

Merlin

Events and Experience Lead

Surrey-Chessington, KT9 2NE, UK

Merlin

Zonal Operations Manager

Surrey-Chessington, KT9 2NE, UK

Merlin

Guest Experience Shift Lead (Fun Attractions Role!)

Auburn Hills, 48326, US