Careers

People are at the heart of everything we do and are the cornerstone of our success – that’s why we’re committed to fostering a positive and engaging workplace that’s as fun as it is rewarding.

Fancy joining a dynamic and growing family-run airport hospitality company in the UK? Check out our current vacancies.

We’re an ever-growing team of over 500 passionate and dedicated people delivering exceptional experiences for all our customers.

From humble beginnings, we started as a small team serving customers at our first restaurant in Gatwick Airport 8 years ago. Fast forward to today and we’re cooking on gas, delivering exceptional experiences to over a million customers each year, across 10 venues, in 3 buzzing airports.

We love creating exceptional experiences…

Putting a smile on our customers’ faces by delivering great service and creating amazing food and drink is what gets us out of bed in the morning. However, it doesn’t just stop with our customers – our team members’ experiences are just as important and we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who can strengthen the team.

Some of the benefits of working for ARE

  • We pay national minimum wage, regardless of your age
  • Tronc (tips and gratuities distribution system) with the potential to earn extra every month
  • NEST pension
  • Free meals while on duty
  • Access to the ARE Reward Hub & EAP for health and well-being support
  • 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays, which can be booked off), increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 32
  • Staff referral bonus scheme
  • Gain experience in a workplace where fun, teamwork, and customer delight come together every day!

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Equal Opportunities

At ARE Ltd, we recognise the value of diversity and inclusivity in fostering a truly remarkable experience for all our customers. Our commitment extends beyond retail to building a workforce that reflects the wide array of perspectives and experiences found across the UK. We believe that embracing diversity in our teams enables us to provide exceptional service and innovation.

We are dedicated to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work, with a strong commitment to promoting equity in both physical and mental health for everyone. To achieve this, we encourage applications from individuals of disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ community members, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and those with lived experiences of discrimination.

Accessibility and Adjustments

ARE Ltd is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We strive to be as accommodating as possible to ensure all candidates can participate fully. If you have specific requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In your application, feel free to indicate your preferred pronouns (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc) to help us better address and respect your identity throughout the process.

Please drop us an email on careers@airportretail.co.uk or keep an eye on our LinkedIn page.