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

Hospitality Apprentice

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Hospitality 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.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Kitchen

Chef de Partie

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Chef de Rang

Exciting new opportunity for a talented, innovative Chef de Partie to work at Michelin level as we continue to evolve our English heritage menu. We are looking for a Chef de Partie with two years experience in a similar establishment to join our dedicated team.

Our Kitchen Story- In our extensive kitchens we are working hard to produce not only the next generation of some of the country’s most versatile individuals but also ultimate hospitality ambassadors. With an emphasis on one team, our chefs have the opportunity to collaborate across all of our dining options, working very closely with our suppliers, offering an eclectic mix of chef menus, more informal dining menus and 5 star afternoon teas.

If you are looking for your next step, we would love to hear from you.

In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Kitchen Porter

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Kitchen Porter

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 pace 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.

In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Food & Beverage

Experienced Waiter/ Waitress

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Experienced 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 immediate and flexible availability.

This role primarily involves supporting the food and beverage team during breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea service, providing first class service to our guests.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are seeking, we look forward to hearing from you.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Breakfast Supervisor

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Breakfast Supervisor

Are you an early riser and love mornings? We are looking for a Breakfast Supervisor with a bright and cheerful personality to deliver 5 star service standards and support our food and beverage operation. Shift times are generally between 6.30 – 4.30 pm.

The role:

As Breakfast Supervisor, you will bring an early morning smile and your engaging personality to consistently deliver the best start to the day for our guests. Supporting our Breakfast Manager, you will take responsibility for the daily coaching and development of your team and take ownership of our guests’ individual needs, providing them with the highest level of hospitality and service.

We are looking for:

  • Previous food and beverage experience, ideally as Breakfast Supervisor 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

If you enjoy an early start to the day, this could be the perfect role for you!

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

 

Head Sommelier

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Head 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.

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.

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Bar & Lounge Supervisor

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Bar & Lounge Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Bar and Lounge Supervisor to support our talented Food & Beverage team.

The role :

As Bar and Lounge Supervisor, you will bring individuality, hosting our Bar, Lounge and terrace areas, providing the warmest Whatley Welcome. You will deliver a unique afternoon tea experience and provide a wide selection of food and drink options to our guests whilst leading and developing the team to deliver top notch hospitality. You will bring creative flair to our cocktails menu and help to inspire and develop the team’s knowledge of this area. You will constantly deliver the highest standards of hospitality to our guests.

We are looking for:

  • Previous food and beverage experience working in a luxury hotel or similar property
  • Superb guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations
  • Good product knowledge around cocktails, wines and spirits
  • Afternoon tea experience preferred
  • Commercial acumen with a proven track record in staff training and development, product knowledge and profitability
  • 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 with a dash of creative flair

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Housekeeping

Room Attendant

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Room 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.

Experience not essential as we’ll give you great training and make you feel very welcome.

We look forward to hearing from you.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Front of House

Hotel Receptionist

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Hotel Receptionist

Exciting new opportunity to join our team as full-time Hotel Receptionist. 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.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

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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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.

We look forward to hearing from you.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

 

Front of House Porter

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Front of House Porter

We are looking for an engaging Front of House Porter with a great personality to join our Reception team. As our Porter, 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 that may involve assisting with breakfast service, with afternoons as our porter. 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 mainly daytime hours although some flexibility will be required 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

We look forward to hearing from you.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

 

Gardens & Maintenance
Spa

Spa Cleaner

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Spa Cleaner

We are looking for a part time Spa Cleaner to join our small friendly team – working 6am to 1pm x 5 days out of 7 (some weekend working to be expected). With a keen eye for detail and an organised approach, you will take pleasure in cleaning our beautiful spa facilities to 5 star standards.

The role of Spa Cleaner involves the cleaning of our public areas (toilets/ showers corridors/ lifts), the sauna/ steam room and gym, our spa lounge and reception. You will also help with towel laundry. Experience not essential as we’ll give you great training and make you feel very welcome.

We look forward to hearing from you.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Spa Attendant

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Part time Spa Attendant

A great opportunity to join 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 : As Spa Attendant, 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. The Spa Attendant will also give 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, 3 days per week to include weekend and evening working.

Skills and experience:

  • A ready smile and great team spirit
  • Good customer service skills
  • A high level of personal presentation

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Management/ Admin/Sales Office Roles

Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

Exciting new opportunity to join Whatley Manor Hotel as Operations Manager. We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on hospitality professional with a minimum of 3 years operational management experience gained in 4 or 5 Red star hotel setting – ideally with a strong food and beverage background, gained in high end dining (Michelin experience preferred). You will have a very keen eye for detail and exceptional guest service skills to support our management team in the day to day running of our 5 star hotel where luxury and service are everything.

This vacancy would suit someone looking to develop their career upwards, into a role which crosses all departments and is integral to the day to day operation of our business. We are looking for someone with well developed communication and people management skills, and a positive and professional attitude, someone with gravitas and credibility who will provide the day to day glue between all departments, ensuring the highest level of service is provided for our guests.

In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Duty Manager

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Duty Manager

Don’t miss this exciting new opportunity to join Whatley Manor Hotel as Duty Manager. We are looking for a hands on hospitality professional with a strong food and beverage background, keen eye for detail and exceptional guest service skills to support our management team in the day to day running of our 5 star hotel where luxury and service are everything.

The position of Duty Manager is integral to the day to day operation of the hotel; we are looking for someone with well developed communication and people management skills, a positive and professional attitude, who will provide the day to day glue between all departments, ensuring the highest level of service is provided for our guests.

Our ideal candidate will already have previous management experience in a 5 star hotel with strong Food & Beverage knowledge – this is an excellent opportunity to develop your hospitality career further.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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 to apply in writing send your CV 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.

Careers at Whatley Manor

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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