Jobs

What’s on offer?

A chance to join our BIAZA EAZA Zoo part of Drayton Manor Resort! This is an exciting time for change at our zoo which homes 84 species, coupled with our passion for conservation and education no two days are the same. We are looking for a proactive Education Officer, your mission will be to create memories providing a phenomenal guest experience by planning, coordinating and delivering education sessions on site. You will deliver our outreach program at events, and will provide lectures to university students. As an employee you will enjoy extensive benefits, full support in your role and you will be joining Drayton Manor Resort as we embark on the next chapter of our journey!

Your responsibilities as our Education Officer will include but not be limited to;

• Developing and delivering innovative, curriculum linked workshops and education activities across the zoo via webinars, workshops and events
• Delivery of formal and informal activities across the zoo with visitors and students
• Coordinating our internship and work experience programmes, supporting the work of work placement students, providing guidance and training as needed
• Leading our Experiences Team, developing knowledge and skills
• Creative communication acting as the experience and engagement lead for external communications, training and development

Key Skills and attributes as an Education Officer

• You will need either a degree in Zoology or related subject such as conservation or animal Biology
• Possess either a teaching qualification and or have teaching experience across a wide variety of ages and abilities
• Have up to date knowledge of national curriculum, safeguarding legislation and policies
• You will have a drivers licence transport (due to the nature of the role some travel may be involved)
• Excellent presentation, time management and organisational skills
• An interest in the Zoo’s work and purpose and an understanding of the role we play in conservation
• I.T literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory DBS check
• Experience of line management or managing a team of volunteers
• Ideally you will have worked as an Education Officer

What’s in it for you as our Education Officer

• 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• 40 hour working week
• Fun benefits to include access into Drayton Manor for you and three guests and to our sister site West Midlands Safari Park for free and staff discount on food and retails outlets in the resort

We are Drayton Manor Resort! And we are making tracking with our ambitious plans to be the number one theme park in the UK for families, we are recruiting the best warm hearted talent to work with us in promoting our successes and core values to our customers and our employees. Our resort is home to a 15-acre zoo, 4-star hotel with 150 bedrooms to include Viking and Thomas Land themed rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, Europe’s only Thomas Land, 50 rides and attractions and growing!

Our Zoo is committed to supporting global conservation efforts and achieving the highest possible standards of zoo animal welfare in our collection, our Education and Conservation department plays an integral role in achieving this mission.

Interested in our Education Officer role, do you want to be part of our manor proud team? Apply by emailing your CV to recruitment@draytonmanor.co.uk

What’s on offer?

We're excited to welcome a new Commis Chef to our dynamic team! This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food to make a real impact. You'll get hands-on experience across a variety of settings from corporate hospitality to our hotel brasserie, restaurant and conference and banqueting facilities.

With a clear career path, we offer plenty of support. This is your opportunity to learn, grow, and advance within a talented brigade. Ready to take the next step in your culinary journey?

We are Drayton Manor Resort!

We have ambitious plans to be the number one theme park in the UK for families, we are recruiting the best talent to work with us in promoting our successes and core values to our customers and our employees. Our resort is home to a 15-acre zoo, 4-star hotel with 150 bedrooms to include Viking and Thomas Land themed rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, Europe’s only Thomas Land, 50 rides, attractions and growing!

Your responsibilities as a Commis Chef will include and not limited to;

• Assisting with chopping, peeling and preparing ingredients for various dishes
• Helping senior chefs with cooking and follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to food safety standards.
• Assisting with stock control, including checking deliveries and storing ingredients properly.
• Continuously learn new skills by working alongside experienced chefs and gaining hands-on experience.
• Assisting with plating and presenting dishes to maintain high-quality standards.

What’s in it for you as a Commis Chef?

You’ll be joining Drayton Manor Resorts at an exciting time, we are embarking on a journey to be the best and we want you to be part of it!

• This is a permanent contract working a 40-hour week
• As a Commis Chef you will enjoy FUN benefits to include free access to the theme park for you and three guests and into our sister site West Midlands Safari Park.
• Onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Experience in working with a talented kitchen brigade

Key Skills and attributes as a Commis Chef

• Food Safety, NVQ Level 2
• You will be experienced working in a busy kitchen
• Confident in overseeing the running of your sections

Interested, want to hear more about the opening we have for a Commis Chef? Apply by emailing your CV to recruitment@draytonmanor.co.uk

What’s on offer?

A chance to join the Drayton Manor team as a Casual Chef. You will be responsible for running your section in the kitchen producing high quality food that meets our exceptional standards in our busy kitchen which can produce 1000 covers during our peak season!

We are Drayton Manor Resort!

With ambitious plans to be the number one theme park in the UK for families, we are recruiting the best talent to work with us in promoting our successes and core values to our customers and our employees. Our resort is home to a 15-acre zoo, 4-star hotel with 150 bedrooms to include Viking and Thomas Land themed rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, Europe’s only Thomas Land, 50 rides and growing!

Your responsibilities as a Casual Chef will include and not limited to;

• Preparation of food in accordance with section specification
• Assisting in providing guidance to the kitchen brigade
• Maintaining health and safety in our busy kitchen
• Showing initiative and taking appropriate action to deal with any customer complaints
• Ensuring your areas are cleaned down at the end of shift
• Delivery of exceptional food for our bar, restaurant, conference and banqueting

What’s in it for you as a Casual Chef?

You’ll be joining Drayton Manor Resorts at an exciting time, we are embarking on a journey to be the best and we want you to be part of it!

• You will be working a Zero hour contract to work around your work/homelife
• As a Casual chef you will still enjoy extensive benefits
• Onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen

Key Skills and attributes as a Casual Chef

• Can do attitude.
• Strong communication skills and able to follow instruction.
• Food Safety, NVQ
• You will have worked in a kitchen producing high volume covers

Interested, want to hear more about the opening we have for a casual chef? Apply by emailing your CV to recruitment@draytonmanor.co.uk