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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
Assistant Spa Manager
View description | Apply nowAssistant Spa Manager
We are looking for an experienced, driven and people focused Assistant Spa Manager who will support the smooth day to day running of the spa alongside our Spa Manager, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and presentation of the spa, delivering a first class luxurious guest experience through our dedicated team.
Our ideal Assistant Spa Manager will demonstrate good commercial acumen and come with a solid background in Beauty & Wellness and 5* luxury service in a similar environment. together with a level 3 or 4 beauty qualification.
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.
Chef de Rang
View description | Apply nowChef de Rang
Exciting new opportunity to join our award winning team at Whatley Manor as Chef de Rang supporting our food & beverage operation. Our ideal candidate will bring their Michelin or fine dining experience, providing impeccable service in either our Michelin starred restaurant The Dining Room, or Greys, where our guests enjoy small plate dining. You will demonstrate the flexibility and skills to support across all outlets and lounges as required. We are looking for significant food and wine knowledge and ideally a willingness for self-improvement, possibly someone who is currently enrolled in a WSET course or service scholarship.
The Role: As Chef de Rang, you will provide daily coaching and development of our commis team and look after our guests’ individual needs, providing them with the highest level of hospitality and service.
We are looking for:
- Michelin or fine dining experience from within a luxury hotel or similar property
- Superb guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations
- Great product knowledge with the ability to coach and develop team members
- 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
- Flexibility – equally comfortable in all food & beverage outlets
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
Commis Sommelier
View description | Apply nowCommis Sommelier
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to join us as Commis Sommelier. If you have strong hotel & restaurant experience with a passion to learn and grow your wine knowledge, we would love to hear from you.
The role:
As Commis Sommelier you are someone who demonstrates:
- Outstanding guest service skills
- A passion for great wines accompanied by an appetite to build and share knowledge
- The highest attention to detail
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English
- An engaging personality, able to communicate at all levels
- Immaculate personal presentation
- A great team player
- Above all, flexibility – equally comfortable in all food & beverage outlets
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.
Restaurant Manager
View description | Apply nowRestaurant Manager
Exciting new opportunity for a Restaurant Manager with Michelin or 3 AA rosette experience within a 5* hotel operation to join us on the next leg of our incredible journey.
In this role, you will lead and oversee the operation of The Dining Room restaurant while supporting the Food & Beverage Manager in the leadership and management of service across the wider food and beverage offering, including Grey’s restaurant, bar, afternoon tea, and private dining.
You will be responsible for driving exceptional service standards across the department, ensuring a consistent guest experience across all outlets, and delivering overall departmental success. A key focus is on developing, coaching and inspiring the team to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
As Restaurant Manager, you will use your natural people management skills to lead and develop our incredible restaurant team, driving our 5* service standards and taking our dining experience to the next level.
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 UKÂ .
Room Attendant
View description | Apply nowRoom Attendant – Full time
We are looking for a full time room attendant to join our small friendly housekeeping team – a variety of days and shifts available to suit, although weekend working is to be expected. With a keen eye for detail and an organised approach, you will take pleasure in preparing and servicing our luxurious guestrooms for guest arrival. The role of room attendant may also involve cleaning of our public areas and laundry duties. Some experience would be preferred, although we do provide great training.
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
- Knowledge of IT systems is a must
- Clean full driving licence
- Flexibility and adaptability
- An eye for detail
- Immaculate presentation and a ready smile
Full training will be given in our systems, security and front of house procedures.
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.
Front of House Porter
View description | Apply nowFront of House Porter
We are looking for a full time Front of House Porter with a great personality to join our Reception team. In this role, you are often the first point of contact with our guests; you will deliver the warmest Whatley welcome. Flexibility is the name of the game in this role and no two days will be the same – you will work a variable rota. Weekend and bank holiday working is involved.
The Role:
As our Front of House Porter you will be meeting and greeting our guests, moving their cars and luggage, taking deliveries and keeping our beautiful public areas tidy and the fires lit. You will assist with room service and will be fully aware of the hotel services and local facilities. The Front of House porter role involves a variety of hours with some flexibility especially during holiday time. You will be required to work some weekends. Full induction and training will be given.
Front of House Porter – Skills and experience required:
- Exceptional guest service skills
- Experience in a customer service role.
- Understanding and ability to provide a 5 star service delivery
- Excellent standard of spoken English
- Clean full driving licence
- Immaculate presentation and a ready smile
- A flexible approach to your day and the ability to work well under pressure
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.
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.
