Job vacancies

 We are looking for people to join our team working aboard the Golden Arrow Dining Train. With traditional Pullman cars dating from the 1920’s the train recreates the fabulous Golden Arrow with the style and panache which made it one of the most glamorous and famous trains in the world.

Your duties will include helping to prepare the train, serving food and drink providing a high level of customer services at all times. Full training will be provided.

The Golden Arrow runs most Saturday evenings and Sunday lunches from March onwards and is also privately chartered for weddings and other special occasions.  Shifts are generally of 6 hours duration.

Due to our location & the nature of the work, this opportunity is only available to those aged 18 years or over & you must have access to your own transport.

If you would like to know more about the role, please email sarah.vigar@bluebell-railway.com .

As part of the catering services that the Bluebell Railway offer, The Bessemer Arms at Sheffield Park is open to our customers/staff & volunteers throughout the year when trains are running. For this year, we re-open in February half term & then mainly weekends until April when the year starts getting busier.

The restaurant/bar offers a selection of hot & cold drinks, snacks, breakfast & hot lunches. Services are varied throughout the year & you may see dinosaurs walking along the platform on one day & famous visiting engines such as Sir Nigel Gresley the next so if you are looking for something different this may be the role for you.

Shifts are generally between 6 & 8 hours in duration and as such you will receive an unpaid lunch break of 30 mins, you will receive a free meal during your break. Whilst some experience is useful, full training can be provided.

We offer other services at other stations along the line and as such at times you may be required to help out at the these outlets or even on board our trains where we offer a drinks/snack service. The current hourly rate is dependant upon your age & can be confirmed upon receipt of your application.

If you would like to know more about the role, please email sarah.vigar@bluebell-railway.com.

The post will entail working in a busy kitchen and onboard our Golden Arrow dining train to assist the Chef’s with food preparation. You will also be required to undertake basic kitchen duties to ensure hygiene standards are maintained and to work as part of the team to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen.

We undertake a wide & varied range of events across the Railway and & you may see dinosaurs walking along the platform on one day and famous visiting engines such as Sir Nigel Gresley the next so if you are looking for something different this may be the role for you. As well as the main kitchen at Sheffield Park, we offer various catering services at other outlets along the line and as such you may be required to assist at the other Catering outlets at Horsted Keynes, Kingscote & East Grinstead.

Applicants must be 16 and over and we are looking for people who are self- motivated, enthusiastic and those who can be a strong team player.

The role requires flexible mid-week & weekend/evening working and due to our location access to your own transport is required.

The role can be physically demanding as you will be required to assist with the loading, unloading of stock and equipment on the trains.

Shifts are generally between 6 & 8 hours in duration and as such you will receive an unpaid lunch break of 30 mins, you will receive a free meal during your break.

The current hourly rate is dependent upon your age and can be confirmed upon receipt of your application.

Full training will be provided.

If you would like to know more about the role, please email sarah.vigar@bluebell-railway.com .

Full time (40 hours per week)

Do you thrive while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Are you a strong team player and would like to work at one of Britain’s busiest steam heritage railways?

If yes, this could be the perfect job for you!

The post will entail working in a busy kitchen producing a varied menu, including fine dining on our Golden Arrow train and other catering trains.

Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a strong team player. Applicants should be aware of all relevant catering and hygiene qualifications and must be able to run your own section.

The role will require weekend work, and hours are 40 hours per week. Due to the location, applicants must have their own transport.

Benefits:

• 21 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Membership of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
• 75% reduced rate travel on the national rail network (railcard can be applied for after a successful probation period).

 

If you would like any further information, please contact Lee Moulding

lee.moulding@bluebell-railway.com

Offers of a competitive salary.