Job Opportunities

Every individual working at Hambleton Hall shares a common desire to deliver the very best service. The team numbers around 70 depending on the season, including gardeners, chefs, housekeepers, waiting staff, reservations and marketing people and management.

Everyone supports each other in delivering warm and attentive hospitality, so our guests experience thoughtful, generous and memorable treatment while enjoying their holiday in the beautiful Rutland countryside. The management team lead by example; they are hands-on to ensure a smooth operation, resulting in a respectful staff and happy guests.

By choosing to work at Hambleton Hall you will have the opportunity of a lifetime to learn from some of the industry’s finest hoteliers and chefs. Mention that you have worked at Hambleton Hall to someone in the industry and they will smile, knowing you have experienced hospitality magic.

You will be rewarded with a wonderful working environment, a good salary, a training programme, nutritious meals on duty, and subsidised staff accommodation in a converted stable block in the grounds may be available or use of your own transport due to the hotels rural location.  The following positions are full time, working 5 days a week, mostly split shifts with some straight shifts.  Staff uniform will be provided. All our staff have full access to our Employee Assistance Programme via Hospitality Action.

Hambleton Hall is associated to Pride of Britain Hotels and Relais & Chateaux Hotels, which provide opportunity for future growth and international travel. These hotels provide discounted accommodation for staff too, staff can stay in one of more than 500 hotels around the world.

Breakfast staff
Full and part time vacancies exist to join our breakfast team. Ideal candidates must demonstrate a passion for food and beverage service with motivation to learn and develop their knowledge with a mission to provide exceptional service in a friendly environment. To be successful you must have a positive “can do” attitude, be willing to learn and show that you care with a smart professional appearance.

Shift patterns are 6.45am to 3.45pm or 8am – 5pm and for those looking for part time hours, would work within these timeframes.

Please apply with Letter of Application and CV to Roshan Liyanage, Restaurant Manager – roshan@hambletonhall.com

Full and part-time waiting staff
Full and part-time vacancies exist to join our Restaurant Team. The role encompasses mis–en–place, breakfast, lunch and dinner service working in all areas of the restaurant and front of house.  Excellent attention to detail and high standards are required with on-site training.

Waiting Staff play a key role in the overall experience of our guests. You will be the face of our business for every guest that walks through our door so we’re looking for Waiting Staff who enjoy working with people. 

1 year plus experience in food and beverage is required and further training will be provided.  

Please apply with Letter of Application and CV to Roshan Liyanage, Restaurant Manager – roshan@hambletonhall.com

Chef de Partie (Main & Pastry Kitchen)
As Chef de Partie at Hambleton Hall you are the reason our guests keep coming back for more. Our chefs work as part of a team to impress our guests, creating unforgettable experiences and exceeding expectations from breakfast right through to dinner, to ensure that every guest wants to return. You will be a team player able to deal with the pressure of running a busy operation for quality and perfection in every single dish.

• To assist the Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes.
• To take ownership and ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quantity are maintained to the standards laid by the Company.
• To take ownership of your creations, alongside demonstrating passion and pride for all dishes serviced in your section.
• You will be aware of Health & Safety and Food safety standards, ensuring due diligence checks are carried out as required.
• You will understand that cleaning and hygiene is a must and ensure that your section and the overall kitchen is always spotless and well maintained
• As a team worker, you will be willing to learn and develop as well as assisting others in their learning process, sharing knowledge, passion and pride about the hospitality industry.

Previous experience in a similar role required, within a minimum of 3 rosette establishment.

Please apply with letter of application and CV to Fay Martin – fay@hambleton.co.uk

You will be involved in creating and cooking dishes from our changing menus as well as tasting menus. We utilise the wonderful fresh ingredients from our local producers and suppliers, as well as our own kitchen garden.

Please apply with letter of application and CV to Fay Martin – fay@hambleton.co.uk

Housekeeping Assistant
The role is varied and interesting, our housekeeping/laundry team play a crucial role in ensuring our guest rooms, fine linens, furniture and common areas are kept to the very high standards expected by our guests.

Your primary role will be to assist where ever necessary within the department so you will be required to have a good knowledge of all housekeeping requirements including our in-house laundry facilities.

We are looking for friendly individuals who have enthusiasm and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and customer service even at busy times.

Any cleaning experience would be an advantage, but not essential. Own transport required, as our location is not serviced by public transport. This role requires candidates to work 5 out of 7 days which includes early starts, weekends and evenings. 

Please apply with letter of application and CV to Fay Martin – fay@hambleton.co.uk

What we are looking for:
Strong team players willing to take direction.
Ability to work under pressure, possibly on your own or as a team
Dedication and passion for the job
Good personal presentation and pride in your appearance
Previous experience in a similar operation is preferable but not essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good attention to detail