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.
Hospitality Graduate Scheme 2025
View description | Apply nowHospitality Graduate Scheme – Open for July 2025 entrants
Could you be our next Hospitality Graduate? We are currently accepting applications for our Hotel Graduate Scheme, the perfect introduction for Hospitality graduates to embark on a new 5 star Hospitality career.
With the benefit of a tailor made itinerary, this is how it could look – You’ll have the opportunity to spend 12 -18 months working your way around the hotel, learning across a variety of departments. First stop could be Spa, where you will learn all about 5 star service and delivering top notch hospitality to our hotel guests and spa members. Then it’s on to Housekeeping, learning the intricacies of preparing for guest arrival, followed by Reception, the heart of our hotel, looking after our guests’ every need. You’ll get a feel for food preparation in the kitchen, preparing you well for a lengthy placement in Food & Beverage where you will have the opportunity to spend quality time across the entire food & beverage operation, learning the detail from our highly experienced and professional team. You’ll never be too far from a special occasion, maybe a wedding, a party and of course Christmas!
Our graduate scheme is personalised and structured to deliver 5-star on-job technical training, whilst involving you in the essentials of people and financial management. Aside from the operation, your schedule will include quality time spent with Accounts, HR, Sustainability and the Sales and Marketing team. Finally the opportunity to develop and hone your skills as Duty Manager.
Our ideal candidate is likely to have completed a Hospitality Management or similar degree, have a real passion for the industry and be able to demonstrate previous practical experience gained in a hotel or comparable hospitality environment. A natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you will bring a ready smile, willingness to serve, a keen eye for detail and practical ‘make it happen’ approach, putting our guest at the heart of everything you do. A team player, with self motivation and drive and the potential to lead.
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
Chef de Partie
View description | Apply nowChef de Partie
Exciting new opportunities for talented, innovative Chefs at all levels to work at Michelin level.
Come and join our award winning kitchen team led by Ricki Weston, incorporating an English Heritage menu alongside innovative sustainability practices.
In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, 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.
The role:
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.
If this sounds like your next opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you.
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.
Bartender
View description | Apply nowBartender
We are currently seeking a Bartender with a wealth of knowledge and experience to join our award winning team and support our Food and Beverage operation.
As Bartender you will bring individuality, hosting our bar, lounge and terrace areas, providing the warmest Whatley Welcome. You will offer a unique afternoon tea experience and provide a wide selection of food and drink options to our guests whilst delivering top notch hospitality. You will drive and maintain guest satisfaction, product quality and profitability.
In particular, we are looking for:
- Previous experience as Bartender working in a luxury hotel or similar property
- Superb guest service skills with a background of exceeding guest expectations
- Excellent product knowledge around cocktails, wines and spirits
- Afternoon tea experience preferred
- An ability to share your expertise with others
- 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 this sounds like your next opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you.
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.
Restaurant Manager - The Dining Room
View description | Apply nowRestaurant Manager -The Dining Room
Exciting new opportunity for a Restaurant Manager with Michelin and 5* hotel experience to join us on the next leg of our incredible journey.
As Restaurant Manager, you report directly to the Food & Beverage Manager and will manage all aspects of the restaurant, delivering the ultimate fine dining experience; this includes taking a lead role in private dining and afternoon tea service.
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 UK.
Food & Beverage Supervisor - Greys
View description | Apply nowFood & Beverage Supervisor – Greys
Exciting new opportunity to join our team as Food & Beverage Supervisor, leading and developing a small friendly team in our Grey’s Restaurant, using your natural people management skills to deliver 5* service standards and taking our dining experience to the next level.
If this sounds like your next opportunity, we look forward to hearing 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.
Room Attendant
View description | Apply nowRoom Attendant
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
View description | Apply nowHotel Receptionist
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
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:
- 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.
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.
