Join us?
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 -evenings
View description | Apply nowKitchen Porter – Evenings
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 be useful, although not essential. Full training will be given. Shifts tend to be 4pm to 1am.
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 - Pastry
View description | Apply nowChef de Partie – Pastry
Exciting new opportunity for a talented, innovative Chef de Partie with strong pastry experience to join our exceptional kitchen. Come and join our award winning team as we continue to evolve our English Heritage menu and forward thinking Sustainability practices.
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.
Breakfast Waiter/ Waitress
View description | Apply nowBreakfast Waiter/Waitress – Part time or Full time
A new and exciting opportunity to join us for Breakfast! As Breakfast Waiter/Waitress, you will bring your bright and cheerful personality to deliver our 5 star service standards and support our food and beverage operation. Shift times are generally between 6.30am – 4 pm. Full and part-time candidates will be considered.
The role:
As Breakfast Waiter/Waitress, you will bring an early morning smile and your cheery/friendly personality to serve our guests during breakfast service, taking ownership of their individual needs, providing the highest level of hospitality and 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: 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.
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.
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
Part time Waiter/Waitress - Evenings and weekends
View description | Apply nowPart time Waiter/ Waitress – Evenings & Weekends
Do you have a passion and flair for excellent guest service? We are currently recruiting part time waiting staff to work evenings and weekends delivering 5 star service to our guests.
Duties: As Waiter/Waitress, this role primarily involves supporting the food and beverage team during breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea service, providing first class service to our guests.
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.
Room Attendant
View description | Apply nowRoom Attendant
We are looking for a Room Attendant to join our small friendly Housekeeping Team. 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 also involves cleaning of our public areas and laundry duties.
Ideally you will have some housekeeping experience from within a similar hotel setting.
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.
Housekeeping Supervisor
View description | Apply nowHousekeeping Supervisor
Could you be our next Housekeeping Supervisor? We are looking for the ideal candidate to support our dedicated housekeeping team.
As Housekeeping Supervisor, you will ideally have a 5 star hospitality background, but certainly a keen eye for detail, immaculate standards and with your excellent communication skills, the ability to lead, train and supervise our housekeeping team to deliver exceptional 5 star standards across the hotel, be it in our refurbished guest rooms or in our stunningly beautiful public areas.
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.
Social Media Specialist - Part time
View description | Apply nowSocial Media Specialist – Part time
We are currently recruiting for a Social Media Specialist. This is a part time role based on property, 17 hours per week. Our ideal candidate will be highly creative with solid content creation, photography, and videography skills. You will enjoy thinking outside of the norm and exploring new ways to tell a story through digital media.
The Role:
As Social Media Specialist you will:
- Create monthly/yearly social media strategies in collaboration with the marketing team.
- Shoot and edit high-quality video and photo content that aligns with the social media & marketing strategy. This includes covering hotel activities such as on site events, celebrations, training days for example, and telling the story of our services & expertise.
- Craft compelling narratives through visuals, audio, and text.
- Cut down and reformat content for use on paid media, website, social, email and internal communications.
- Utilise videography equipment & editing software for professional delivery.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to align content with brand identity.
Skills & Experience required:
- An exciting portfolio demonstrating proven experience of creative direction, videography & editing
- A strong understanding of the social media landscape & what sets social-first content apart
- An understanding of visual storytelling, composition & video production techniques.
- Creative vision with the ability to bring innovative ideas.
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative team player
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, 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.
Keep in touch
Book with us direct
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