February 11, 2010
Disciples will remember the so-called 'best jobs in the world' advertised last year: tropical island caretaker, theme park reviewer, lap dance club researcher. Now there's a variation on the theme: the highest job. There is a downside, however - it's based in Wales.
The Snowdon Mountain Railway Company is looking for a manager for the multi-million pound visitor centre and cafe on the summit. The hour-long commute to work, sited 3,560ft above sea level, would be on the UK's only rack and pinion railway (geek fact) with the job starting next month.
The new manager will certainly have a job on their hands. Last year visitors to the site complained of long queues, litter and poor hygiene. And things got worse when Daily Telegraph restaurant critic Jasper Gerard said the cafe served cup-a-soup and preheated sausage rolls and baps that left him "sick to the pit" of his stomach.
According to the job advert, the role might also need the manager to sleep over at the visitor centre. Up to three members of staff can sleep at the summit building during the summer and some have been involved in rescues of stranded walkers. Wonder if you get paid extra for that?
The Snowdon Mountain Railway Company is looking for a manager for the multi-million pound visitor centre and cafe on the summit. The hour-long commute to work, sited 3,560ft above sea level, would be on the UK's only rack and pinion railway (geek fact) with the job starting next month.
The new manager will certainly have a job on their hands. Last year visitors to the site complained of long queues, litter and poor hygiene. And things got worse when Daily Telegraph restaurant critic Jasper Gerard said the cafe served cup-a-soup and preheated sausage rolls and baps that left him "sick to the pit" of his stomach.
According to the job advert, the role might also need the manager to sleep over at the visitor centre. Up to three members of staff can sleep at the summit building during the summer and some have been involved in rescues of stranded walkers. Wonder if you get paid extra for that?
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