Boat Tour Guide

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Skuna Boats Full time £13,000 - £26,000 per year

Boat Tour Guide

Skuna is proud to stand at the forefront of the water based experiences. Our one of a kind products allow customers to enjoy the waterways of Canary Wharf and create unforgettable moments for anyone to enjoy. This premium experience offers exceptional hospitality in our Igloo and Hot Tub and Sauna Boats.

People are at the heart of our success. We are passionate about bringing great experiences to the widest possible audience; The key to a great experience lies in the interactions the team have with guests.

We are currently looking for Boat Tour Guides to join us and give FUN and INFORMATIVE tours around the Canary Wharf North Dock in our popular Igloo boat dining experience. This consists of a 90 minute experience with a 30 minute drive/ tour. You will be responsible for taking care of groups from start to finish.

If this sounds like your kind of job, please apply.

Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us please visit

The Role

  • Lead entertaining, enthusiastic and memorable 30 minute boat tours for guests of up to 9 people at a time. Tailor the tour to the group.
  • You will be driving our small boats around the Canary Wharf waterways (training provided).
  • Provide food and drinks service to the boats on the dockside.
  • Assist with departures, arrivals and turnaround of boats.

The ideal candidate will be...

  • Safety conscious.
  • Able to swim. Confidence around water is required.
  • Boat experience is not required, but it is a plus.
  • Must like working outdoors.
  • Willing to work evenings and weekends.
  • Practical and hard working.
  • Adaptable and willing to take initiative.
  • Reliable

Benefits

  • Flexible hours.
  • Free use of our boats subject to availability.
  • Local discounts available with neighbour businesses including 50% off at our sister business Barge East (Restaurant in East London).
  • Pay on demand available
  • Monthly staff socials and biannual events
  • Company pension scheme
  • Tips and service charge
  • Referral and loyalty bonus

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: £13 per hour + Holiday pay (automatically added)

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Work Location: Canary Wharf/ West India Quay

Closing date: at 23:59

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Transport links

Application question(s):

  • Do you have any boating experience?
  • Why do you want to work at Skuna?
  • Tell us what makes you a great fit for this role?

Work Location: In person

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