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We are looking for naturally friendly professionals to join our team and deliver great service.
We are delighted that you are thinking of joining us – we are always happy to hear from passionate and talented individuals looking to develop their career within our star studded team.
Our culture is one of empowerment and ownership and as such we will help you to develop and achieve the highest satisfaction from doing your job well and taking pride in the success of the business.
For it is you who will make the difference by giving our guests that extra special experience that they will always remember and return for more.
You, through your innovation and enthusiasm, will deliver the promise of satisfaction that we make to our guests.
Please view our current vacancies below, and before applying we ask you to take a moment to read our applicant privacy policy here.
Current vacancies
Hospitality Apprentice
View description | Apply nowHospitality Apprentice
Could you be our next Hospitality Apprentice? We are currently accepting applications for our General Hospitality Apprenticeship Scheme, the perfect introduction to your new 5 star Hospitality career. You’ll have the opportunity to spend 12 months working your way around the hotel, learning across a variety of departments – First stop, Food & Beverage, where you will learn all about 5 star service and delivering top notch hospitality to our guests. You’ll get a feel for food preparation in the kitchen, then it’s on to housekeeping to learn how we prepare for guest arrival. You’ll have the opportunity to spend some time at reception or the spa, and for sure, you won’t be far from a special occasion, maybe a wedding, a party and of course Christmas!
We are partnered with HIT Hospitality Training to deliver a program that allows you to earn and learn! You’ll work full time (40 – 42.5 hours a week) and will be supported with on job training by industry experts, together with bi-monthly visits from your assigned HIT Trainer.
The minimum duration for this Level 2 apprenticeship is 12 months, allowing you plenty of time to work out which area of the business suits you best. Development opportunities are endless and continued progression could see you take on supervisory or managerial opportunities when the time is right!
If you have a passion for the best hospitality, with bags of drive and self-motivation, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Kitchen Porter
View description | Apply nowKitchen Porter – Full time
We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to support our Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams. If you are not afraid to get your hands dirty and are looking for an active, practical, fast paced role, this may suit you – Some experience of working as a kitchen porter in a busy kitchen would ideally be useful, though not essential. Full training will be given.
In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Experienced Waiter/ Waitress
View description | Apply nowExperienced Waiter/ Waitress
Do you have a passion and flair for excellent guest service? We are currently recruiting experienced waiting staff to work in our 5 star luxury hotel. Ideally you will bring experience from working in a similar property and have flexible availability covering a range of shifts. Full time or Part time considered.
Duties: As Waiter/Waitress, this role primarily involves supporting the food and beverage team during afternoon tea and dinner service, providing first class service to our guests. Alternatively you may be scheduled through breakfast and lunch service.
We are looking for:
- Previous food and beverage experience, ideally as waiter/waitress working in a luxury hotel or similar property
- Superb guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations
- Great product knowledge
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English
- An engaging personality, able to communicate at all levels
- Immaculate personal presentation
- Pride and precision in your work
Please note:Â We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Head Sommelier
View description | Apply nowHead Sommelier
Fantastic opportunity to take the lead as Head Sommelier working with our award winning team across a unique range of food and beverage outlets – We are looking for someone with Michelin experience, an outstanding track record for delivering impeccable hospitality as a Head Sommelier, someone with a real passion for wines, cocktails, beers and beverage who brings experience of high end service in a similar 5 star setting, with a natural ability to develop and grow their team to the next level.
The role:
We are looking for a Head Sommelier who will wow our guests and can demonstrate:
- A very strong background working ideally as Head Sommelier in a Michelin setting
- Impeccable guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations
- A passion for great wines accompanied by an appetite to build and share knowledge
- As Head Sommelier, you will understand the workings of a well managed cellar and demonstrate the highest attention to detail – you will be highly organised
- Proven experience as Head Sommelier with a very strong understanding of wine pairing
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English
- An engaging personality with a flair for communication at all levels
- Immaculate personal presentation
- WSET or equivalent qualifications
Our Head Sommelier will work as a key member of our Food and Beverage team, leading and developing the team to maximise sales across all of our outlets and coaching and up-skilling the food service team to develop their understanding of wine and beverage.
If this sounds like your next opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note:Â We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Bartender
View description | Apply nowBartender
We are currently seeking a Bartender with a wealth of knowledge and experience to join our award winning team and support our Food and Beverage operation.
As Bartender you will bring individuality, hosting our bar, lounge and terrace areas, providing the warmest Whatley Welcome. You will offer a unique afternoon tea experience and provide a wide selection of food and drink options to our guests whilst delivering top notch hospitality. You will drive and maintain guest satisfaction, product quality and profitability.
In particular, we are looking for:
- Previous experience as Bartender working in a luxury hotel or similar property
- Superb guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations
- Excellent product knowledge around cocktails, wines and spirits
- Afternoon tea experience preferred
- An ability to share your expertise with others
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English
- An engaging personality, able to communicate at all levels
- Immaculate personal presentation
- Pride and precision in your work.
If this sounds like your next opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note:Â We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Housekeeping Supervisor
View description | Apply nowHousekeeping Supervisor
We are looking for an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to support our Head Housekeeper, leading and developing our dedicated in-house team whilst delivering exceptional 5 star standards be it in our beautiful guest rooms or in our stunning public spaces.
As Housekeeping Supervisor, you will ideally have a 4/5 star hospitality background, having worked in similar properties. You will be very much tuned in to the needs of our discerning clientele, driving standards of presentation and cleanliness throughout the hotel. You will be a hands–on supervisor, leading from the front, able to coach and develop the team to deliver exceptional 5 star standards, sharing your unquestionable eye for detail. If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please note: We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Night Supervisor
View description | Apply nowNight Supervisor
We are looking for a full time Night Supervisor to join our night reception team. Shifts are usually 11pm – 8am and some weekend working will be involved. This is a full time role working 5 nights per week.
The role:
As Night Supervisor, you will have responsibility for staff working during the night; you will ensure guest comfort, safety and security. The Night Supervisor will complete a night audit procedure before handing over to the next day’s staff.
Skills and experience required of our Night Supervisor:
- Having worked in a customer service role
- Understanding and ability to provide the service delivery expected by clients of a 5 star hotel
- Excellent standard of spoken English
- Good working knowledge of IT systems is a must
- Clean full driving licence
- Flexibility and adaptability
- An eye for detail
- Immaculate presentation and a ready smile
- Self-motivation and good time management skills.
Full training will be given in our systems, security and front of house procedures.
Please note: We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Hotel Receptionist
View description | Apply nowHotel Receptionist – Full time
Exciting new opportunity – We are looking for an experienced Hotel Receptionist to supplement our team, delighting our guests and providing them with the highest level of hospitality. We are looking for someone with the personality and passion to deliver top-notch hospitality that will ensure our guests feel relaxed, enjoy themselves and come back for more!
The role:
Through reservations where we answer queries and manage the bookings until the point of departure, it is our dedicated Hotel Reception team who are on hand to meet, greet and ensure that our guests are looked after from start to finish, whether its looking after luggage, parking of cars, helping with enquiries and requests or booking an excursion or treat.
Ideally, applicants should have at least one year’s experience of working as a Hotel Receptionist and must be fluent in spoken and written English.
Please note:Â We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Experienced Gardener
View description | Apply nowExperienced Gardener
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced gardener with a qualification in horticulture (RHS/ NVQ level 2/3), to join a small, friendly team, maintaining and developing the beautiful 12 acre gardens of our renowned five star country house hotel. As one of our gardeners, you will be joining a hospitality team delivering a 5 star service to our guests – this applies equally in and around the house and gardens, so a friendly, flexible and adaptable guest facing disposition is essential for this role too.
The Role:
You will complete a wide range of garden tasks to a very high standard; from mowing and propagation to organic pest and disease control and giving tours to visitors, there really are no two days the same at Whatley Manor.
We are looking for a professional gardener, not only with a passion for plants, gardens, nature and the outdoors but also a public facing personality, familiar with the requirements of working in a prestigious public garden. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, good attention for detail, a rounded knowledge of plants, and experience competently operating a wide range of garden machinery. Experience and knowledge of organic production horticulture would also be desirable.
Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn, develop, someone who will bring new and exciting ideas, specialist interests and horticultural best practice to the team.
Please note: We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Spa Attendant - Part-time
View description | Apply nowPart-time Spa Attendant – 4 days
A great opportunity to work with us as a part time Spa Attendant in our luxurious 5 star Aquarias spa, which as a member of the team you may have the chance to enjoy too.
The role : You will provide our guests with the highest levels of hospitality and service throughout their experience and deliver excellence in spa housekeeping standards, ensuring cleanliness and attention to detail in all areas of the spa including public areas, showers and toilets.
As Spa Attendant, you will also conduct spa tours, take orders for food and beverage, clear tables, prepare and stock up the spa lounge. You’ll complete pool testing too. Full training will be given.
Hours will vary, 4 days per week to include weekend and evening working.
Skills and experience:
- A ready smile and great team spirit
- Great customer service skills
- Experience gained in a customer facing role
- A high level of personal presentation
- A flexible approach
If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: We are a Disability Confident committed employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
To apply please use the form below or send your CV and covering letter to the Human Resources department humanresources@whatleymanor.com
We are always happy to receive speculative CV’s or if you are interested in a specific vacancy please call us to discuss further. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Whatley Manor provides that unique opportunity for every employee to bring their own individual personality and a fresh perspective to what we do. You will find working here to be an exciting and rewarding challenge.
We firmly believe in working together and giving every individual the opportunity to contribute to the success of the business and share their ideas.
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From 24th - 26th December the Whatley Manor will be closed to non residents. If you need to contact us please send an email to reception@whatleymanor.com and one of the team will respond. Thank you