Job Opportunities

Unsure about your future career? Do you enjoy meeting people? Why not consider joining our vibrant professional team where we can give you full training in all aspects of our hospitality organisation and learn about the service needs for a successful restaurant in a fun and vibrant environment.

Hospitality offers superb career prospects and as we are part of a world wide organisation; there is opportunities to travel and see the world while building your career. We can help you find your next move as you climb the hospitality ladder; so why not drop us a line introducing yourself and look forward to meeting you soon.

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.

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.

For all roles, please apply with your CV to Wendy Sanders, HR Manager – wendy.sanders@hambleton.co.uk

Hotel Receptionist / Front of House

We are looking for a friendly, professional person to join our Front of House / Reception team at Hambleton Hall.

You are the first person our guests meet; you will be the face of Hambleton Hall – a key member of the Reception team who work closely together to provide our guests with an amazing occasion to remember.

Our reception team are on hand from 7.00am to 11.00pm and work closely together to meet and exceed our guests expectations, from answering calls and emails to checking people in and out and managing all the administration that goes on in between!

The role:

Work closely with the team to provide a consistently high quality of service to all guests and visitors.
Manage guest arrivals and departures with warmth and efficiency, demonstrating the superb customer service that Hambleton Hall is renowned for.
Handling multiple enquiries about our hotel, our restaurant and local area with confidence and enthusiasm.
Provide accurate billing, processing payments and handling all administration efficiently and in a timely manner.

This is a fast paced and busy department. We are looking for someone who has warmth, charm and a natural gift for hospitality. The following skill set would be an advantage, but we will provide you with full training and you will have the support of your very experienced colleagues.

Ideally, you will have:

Great customer service skills, the ability to deal with difficult situations with patience, understanding and professionalism.
Good verbal and written skills, managing emails, phone calls and face to face meetings with guests, often simultaneously.
Numerate with good organisational skills, able to manage the billing and balancing of guests accounts while maintaining the needs of the front desk.
Resilient with good attention to detail and the ability to multitask and juggle many changing priorities.
Previous Hotel experience could be an advantage; however, we do offer full training and we believe that the right person, in the right place can become a positive member of our team.

You will be rewarded with:

Full training to help you reach your full potential
Uniforms are provided
Free meals whilst at work
Free access to the gym and classes at Catmose Sports Centre, Oakham
Staff discount at Hambleton Hall, Hambleton Bakery and sister hotel in Nottingham

Chef de Partie

Here at Hambleton Hall, we are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our Michelin starred kitchen team.

Would you like to advance your career working alongside some of the best chefs in the UK?

You will be a team player able to deal with the pressure of running a busy operation and striving for quality and perfection in every single dish.

We are looking for someone who can

Assist the Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes.
Take ownership and ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quality are maintained to the standards set by our Executive Chef Director, Aaron Patterson and his head chefs who have worked for him for over 15 years each.
Demonstrating passion and pride for all dishes served from your section.
Be aware of Health & Safety and Food safety standards, ensuring due diligence checks are carried out as required.
Understand that cleaning and hygiene is a must and ensure that your section and the overall kitchen is always spotless and well maintained
Be a strong team player, you will be willing to learn and develop as well as assisting others in their own learning process, sharing your knowledge, passion and pride.

We are looking for a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a 2 rosette, preferably 3 rosettes, establishment.

In return you will receive:

An attractive salary, dependent upon experience
A share of the tronc
Free access to a local gym + fitness classes
Staff meals provided + whites
Staff discount at Hambleton Hall, Harts Nottingham and Hambleton Bakery
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent career development and progression
Staff accommodation may be available if required

Demi Chef de Partie

Would you like to train and advance your career by working with some of the best chefs in the UK?

You will be a team player able to assist with the running of our kitchen, joing the team and striving for quality and perfection in every single dish.

We are looking for someone who can

Assist the Chef de Partie during service for timing and progress of all dishes.
Take ownership of an area and ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quality are maintained to the standards set by our Head Chefs.
Demonstrate passion and pride for all dishes served from your section.
Be aware and following all Health & Safety and Food safety standards.
Understand that cleaning and hygiene is a must and ensure that your section and the overall kitchen is always spotless and well maintained
Be a strong team player, you will be willing to learn and develop as well as assisting others in their own learning process, sharing your knowledge, passion and pride.

In return you will receive:

An attractive salary, dependent upon experience
A share of the tronc
Free access to a local gym + fitness classes
Staff meals provided + whites
Staff discount at Hambleton Hall, Harts Nottingham and Hambleton Bakery
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent career development and progression
Staff accommodation may be available if required

Hambleton Hall is situated on the shores of Rutland Water, approximately 3 miles from Oakham. We are in a beautiful rural location, so transport is essential, or we may have onsite staff accommodation available at a very reasonable charge.

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