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Are you keen on providing exceptional customer service? Do you enjoy being a part of ensuring your guests have the best time? Then we want to hear from you!!

Join our catering team in wowing our visitors and guest with an unforgettable experience. The successful candidate will work alongside the Restaurant Manager and front of house team to provide exceptional customer service and maintain the highest standards in our Orangery restaurant. As a Restaurant Assistant you will deliver a 5-star service with a clear focus on standards and presentation of all hospitality areas. Your positive and proactive nature, driven by your enthusiasm for delighting our guests, will be valued as you help make their day. You must be able to deal effectively with varied situations and will need to meet the needs of a constantly changing audience flow. When you work at Blenheim you are part of something special and we truly share a sense of belonging and relish a new challenge every day. As part of this, although your primary role will be Restaurant Assistant, you may be required to support the wider visitor attractions as set out below

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge or would like to bring your skills to Blenheim, then please apply You will also have the benefit of receiving gratuity payments on top of your hourly rate as part of our service charge system. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please email the people team at Peopleteam@blenheimpalace.com.

\n What we are looking for:\n

We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role. You might not meet all the criteria, and that’s okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.

Integrity
Flexibility/Adaptability
Ability to take direction
Customer Service Focus
Sales Ability
Excellent communication skills
Hands on and proactive approach
Able to work autonomously and in a team
Passion for food and beverage
Excellent time management
Strong organisational skills

\n Location: Blenheim Palace\n Contract Type: Zero Hours\n

\n About Us:\n

At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you to Grow, Give, and Belong.

We help you Grow by nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.

We encourage you to Give by contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.

And we want you to truly Belong by being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.

Together, this is what makes Blenheim and Pye a place where people can flourish and make a real difference.

\n How We Hire: \n

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and transparent. Here is what you can expect:

Submit your application
Application review, Shortlisting and Interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
Role-related task (this will be role dependant and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)

Feedback provided at every stage

\n Accessibility and Adjustments\n

We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team at peopleteam@blenheimpalace.com. We are happy to support you.

\n What’s in it for you:\n

Staff Discounts
1. 20% on Blenheim retail
2. 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
3. 30% at The Orangery
Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
1. Instant discounts
2. Discount on Days Out
3. Day Passes for Family and Friends
4. Monthly Adventure Play Visit
5. Shopping Cards
6. Weekly Shop Discounts
7. Gym Scheme and Much More!
Competitive Pension
Complimentary Event Tickets
Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
Staff Events
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Paid Volunteer Day
Free Fruit Wednesday
Free breakfast on Friday
Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
Long Service Award
Onsite Parking
Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.

Location

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

Department

Catering

Job Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

£26,436.80

Hours

40 Hours Per Week, worked 5 over 7

Closing Date

2026-08-20

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