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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.
Head Therapist
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A new and exciting opportunity to join us as Head Therapist for our Aquarias Spa.
We are looking for an experienced and professional Head Therapist who will lead and develop our dedicated Spa Therapist team, delivering an outstanding Spa experience for our guests. You will define and develop a range of high quality treatments, products and services and maximise spa profitability through strong retail sales, promotions and stock control.
As Head Therapist, the ideal candidate will have a solid background in beauty, ideally at Head Therapist level within a similar luxury environment. Ideally the holder of a recognised level 4 beauty qualification, with great team leadership qualities, someone who is able to spot the opportunities and see the bigger picture, and who possesses strong communication and coaching skills.
Aquarias Spa is suitably equipped and beautifully designed. Facilities include: hydrotherapy pool, tepidarium, flotation pod, salt scrub and experience showers, steam rooms, infrared sauna, traditional sauna, gym and spa lounge. Our expert therapists craft world-class luxurious face and body treatments, using industry leading skin ranges Sothy’s and Gaia.
This is a full time role working 5 days out of 7 across a range of shifts, including weekends.
Please note: We are a committed Disability Confident employer.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Spa Therapist
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We are looking for a full-time Spa Therapist to join our wonderful Spa team, providing 5 star luxury treatments in Aquarias Spa.
We are looking for a qualified Spa Therapist, with a level 3 beauty qualification and experience from within a similar luxury environment. You’ll come with exceptional guest service and beauty treatment skills and have a positive and flexible approach to your work.
This is a full time role working 5 days out of 7 across a range of shifts, including weekends.
Aquarias Spa is suitably equipped and beautifully designed. Facilities include: hydrotherapy pool, tepidarium, flotation pod, salt scrub and experience showers, steam rooms, infrared sauna, traditional sauna, gym and spa lounge. Our expert therapists craft world-class luxurious face and body treatments, using industry leading skin ranges Sothy’s and Gaia.
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
Room Attendant
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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.
Housekeeping Assistant (Linen Porter)
View description | Apply nowHousekeeping Assistant (Linen Porter)
We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant/ Linen Porter to join our small friendly Housekeeping Team. With a keen eye for detail and an organised approach, you will support our team in preparing our luxurious guestrooms for guest arrival. The role of Housekeeping Assistant / Linen Porter is a varied one, stripping and making beds, delivering linen across the hotel, receiving housekeeping deliveries, spa cleaning and stocking the cupboards, cleaning of our public areas and any other support required to help the Housekeeping team.
This is a full time role working 5 days out of 7, including weekends.
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.
Hotel Receptionist
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Exciting opportunity to join our team. We are looking for an experienced 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.
Night Supervisor
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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:
- Having worked in a customer service role
- Understanding and ability to provide 5* service delivery
- 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: 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.
Reservations & Revenue Manager
View description | Apply nowReservations & Revenue Manager
Exciting new opportunity to join our team as Reservations & Revenue Manager, responsible for the professional and smooth administration of our reservations department. In this role you will lead and manage the hotel’s reservations team while overseeing the implementation and delivery of daily revenue management practices.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager, our Reservations & Revenue Manager will help maximise revenue, occupancy, and profitability across all distribution channels. This includes:
- Managing rates and inventory across booking platforms
- Monitoring and analysing booking patterns and market trends
- Collaborating with key departments to optimise business performance
- Implementing dynamic pricing strategies and supporting forecast accuracy
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, exceptional organisational skills, and a natural ability to lead and build rapport. You’ll be confident, analytical, and collaborative with a passion for hospitality and a keen eye for opportunity. You will have proven experience in reservations management and team leadership. Familiarity with systems such as HART, or similar PMS/event booking tools, would be advantageous.
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