Careers at Whatley Manor
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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

Apprenticeships & Graduate Management Scheme
Spa

Assistant Spa Manager

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Assistant 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.

Spa Therapist

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Spa Therapist – Full time or Part time

We are looking for a level 3 qualified Spa Therapist, ideally with  experience in a similar setting to join our wonderful Spa team, providing 5 star luxury treatments in Aquarias Spa. Full or part time applications will be considered.

Aquarias Spa is suitably equipped and beautifully designed. Facilities include: hydrotherapy pool, tepidarium, 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.

If this sounds like the opportunity for 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.

Kitchen

Kitchen Porter

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Kitchen 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.

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.

Chef de Partie

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Chef de Partie

We are looking for talented Chef de Partie with two years’ experience in a similar establishment You will either specialise in pastry or will be involved in our exciting new concept running in Grey’s, our second restaurant. Don’t miss this opportunity to join Ricki Weston and his dedicated team in our state-of-the-art kitchen as they continue to evolve our English Heritage menu.

Working a 4-day week, our team also benefit from birthday paid leave and unusually for this sector, quality time off at Christmas as we close for 3 days! Live in accommodation available for relocation.

The Role:

As Chef de Partie, you will be running a station, with the opportunity to collaborate across all our dining options, working closely with suppliers, offering an eclectic mix of chef menus, small plate concept and 5-star afternoon teas. With endless opportunities for personal growth and culinary development, we look to promote from within wherever possible – Typically around 20 internal promotions across the hotel per year.

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.

 

Food & Beverage

Chef de Rang

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Chef 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

Housekeeping

Room Attendant

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Room 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.

Front of House

Night Supervisor

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Night 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: 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.

Management/ Admin/Sales Office Roles
Gardens & Maintenance

Gardening Assistant - Part-time

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Gardening Assistant – Part-time

Fantastic opportunity for a Gardening Assistant to join our small, friendly team, maintaining and developing the beautiful 12 acre gardens of our renowned five star country house hotel. As one of our gardening assistants, 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. This is a part time role, working two days per week. Days may vary, so we are looking for someone who can be flexible.

The Role:

As part of a small and friendly, yet knowledgeable, passionate, and conscientious garden team, you will be expected to 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 gardening assistant, 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 knowledge of plants, and experience competently operating a wide range of garden machinery.

Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn and develop, someone who will bring new and exciting ideas.

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.

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