Book Now: THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 2025

Churnet Valley Railway News

Keep up to date with the Latest News about Churnet Valley Railway



On Train Dining Staff


05/01/2023 (1 year ago)   Events

Job description

The Churnet Valley Railways dining train is looking for new members of staff to join the team.
Steam train dining is a restaurant on a train with journeys lasting 2 hours, in which time you may be required to help serve up to 90 people a 3 course meal. In busy periods you will need to be able to remain calm, focused, as well as communicate clearly. This is to provide the best experience for both guests and your colleagues. You will be expected to arrive promptly every day, as well as look presentable for the customers.

Your days will start and finish at Cheddleton Station. The beginning of each day will include loading the train with the fresh produce, making notes of any dietary requirements/ special requests of guests, as well as helping to set the train for breakfast or dinner (training will be provided). At the end of the day a full clean down of the kitchen and restaurant coaches will be required, as well as the safe storage of any food or drink produce.

The roles and responsibilities;

  • Laying out the tables for the day
  • Serving hot food to passengers
  • Ensuring all passengers have an enjoyable experience
  • Happy to work aboard a moving train
  • Good time keeping
  • Polite and courteous
  • Good communication
  • Confident with others

About you;

We are looking for happy workers young and old, who enjoy working with our volunteers in this unique environment of a heritage railway.

Job Types Available : Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract

Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary: Depends on Age and Experience

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Please contact: [email protected] for more details and to apply