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Hambleton Hall

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.

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Current Vacancies

Hambleton Hall, a prestigious 5-star luxury hotel and home to a Michelin star restaurant, is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Assistant Sommelier to join their Front of House team. Located in the beautiful countryside of Rutland, Hambleton Hall is renowned for its commitment to exceptional dining experiences and impeccable service.

Why Join Hambleton Hall

Working at Hambleton Hall offers a unique opportunity to be a part of our amazing restaurant team who take pride in helping our guests create lasting memories of their dining experiences with us. You will have the opportunity to learn from our esteemed Head Sommelier, gain valuable experience and work with an extensive and diverse wine list, along with the following benefits:

• We will sponsor your training through WSET if required.
• Staff discount at Hambleton Hall, Hambleton Bakery and Harts Hotel Nottingham.
• Free access to a local gym and fitness classes.
• Free meals whilst at work.
• A uniform is provided.
• Staff accommodation may be available – please ask on application.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the world of wine and eager to grow in their career. The ideal candidate should possess:

Preferably you will have a Level 2 or Level 3 WSET certificate, but this is not essential as we will sponsor your training.
Some prior experience in a similar role or a knowledge of wine is essential.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
A genuine interest in gastronomy and a willingness to learn.

Your new role will include:

As an Assistant Sommelier at Hambleton Hall, you will work closely with our Head Sommelier to provide our guests with an exceptional level of service and support the development of our world class wine program that complements our culinary offerings. Your responsibilities will include:

Advising and serving guests, sharing your knowledge of wine and food pairings.
The ongoing development of your knowledge of wines, and the ability to successfully pair wine with food/dishes to enhance our guest’s experience.
Supporting the Head Sommelier in selecting and sourcing wines to match our menu items.
Cellar Management – ensuring proper wine storage and maintaining an accurate inventory.
Have a good knowledge of after dinner drinks, e.g., Ports, Cognac, Armagnac’s, Liqueurs, etc.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 45 hour per week.

Hambleton Hall is affiliated with 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, you can stay in one of more than 500 hotels around the world.

You must be eligible to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free fitness classes
Free parking
Gym membership
On-site parking
Referral programme

Shift:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift

Work days:

Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

We are looking for a full time Housekeeping Supervisor & a full or part time Assistant to join our established and experienced team who look after our hotel, and our guests, with great care and attention, full training will be provided.

Hambleton Hall is a luxury, 5-star country house hotel set on the Hambleton Peninsula above Rutland Water. At Hambleton Hall, we pride ourselves of providing the highest standard of accommodation, customer service and creating wonderful memories for our guests.

We have a full time and part time position available, working 20 – 45 hours per week, including paid breaks. Your shifts will be worked on a rota system, for full time this will mean working 5 days out of 7 and all roles will include some weekend working. For part time, your hours and shifts will be discussed at interview. You will need transport – our hotel is set in a beautiful place, however it is very rural with no public transport.

What will you be doing:
· Cleaning and preparing our bedrooms, bathrooms and all public areas of the hotel
· Replenishing toiletries and consumables in all areas
· Supporting the maintenance team by checking and reporting any defects promptly to our Head Housekeeper to ensure our guests are not inconvenienced in any way
· Working closely with the laundry team to ensure all linens are sent and received in a timely manner
· Liaising with the Restaurant team with regard to room service provision
· Being mindful, and attending to our guests needs and ensuring their expectations are met and exceeded
· Covering other duties that are included and will be shared with you at interview

As our Housekeeping Supervisor you will be:
· In the absence of Head housekeeper, provide supervisory duties for the housekeeping and laundry staff
· Liaise with Head housekeeper to ensure all rooms are cleaned and checked in conjunction with guest check-in/departures
· Ongoing training, mentoring and evaluating housekeeping and laundry staff, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional development
· Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms and public areas to ensure compliance with cleanliness standards are address any deficiencies promptly
· Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as necessary to maintain adequate stock levels
· Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery and resolve any issues related to housekeeping/laundry
· Implement and uphold health and safety regulations within the housekeeping department, ensuring staff are trained in proper procedures

As our Housekeeping Assistant you will be:
· Reliable, with good time keeping and attendance
· Good customer service skills, presenting a warm and friendly manner and respectful of our guests needs and requirements
· Organised, with the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
· A good team player – happy to work independently and as part of a team
· Good communication skills with the ability to share information with your colleagues
· Honesty, integrity and discretion are very important

In return you will receive:
· A uniform is provided
· Staff meals whilst on duty.
· Free access to local gym and fitness classes
· Staff discounts at Hambleton Hall, Hambleton Bakery, Harts Hotel Nottingham
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Referral Programme
· The opportunity to work in our beautiful hotel with a great team of people

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Hambleton Hall is looking for a full time Hall Porter who has experience of working in a customer focused hospitality business to join our experienced, professional housekeeping team. At Hambleton Hall, we pride ourselves of providing the highest standard of accommodation, customer service and creating wonderful memories for our guests.

The hours of work are from 8am – 5pm. Weekend part time – set days Friday/Sat/Sun – with flexibility for Monday and Thursdays.
Hambleton Hall is in the most beautiful, rural location so you will need your own transport.

Your main duties will include:Assisting guests on their arrival and departure.
· Assisting with luggage, delivering and collecting from bedrooms.
· Parking our guests’ cars, or returning them to front of house for departure.
· Work with the housekeeping team to ensure the front of house, porch and communal areas are clean and tidy at all times.
· Support the housekeeping team with the collection and delivery of linens from the onsite laundry.
· Act as a liaison between guests, reception and housekeeping teams.
· There are other tasks which will be discussed at interview

As our Hall Porter you will have the following skills:
· Excellent customer service skills, smart appearance, articulate with a warm, friendly and professional manner.
· Flexibility.
· Reliability, good timekeeping and attendance are essential in this role.
· The ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
· A good team player, with strong inter-personal skills
· Organised and efficient, with good attention to detail and happy to go that extra mile when needed.
· Ability to work weekends.

As our Hall Porter you will be our ambassador, you will have great customer service skills and be willing to go that extra mile to ensure our guests have the best experience while they stay at Hambleton Hall. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Bartender

We have a *full time position* for an experienced bartender within our Michelin Star restaurant. Hambleton Hall is one of Britain’s finest country house hotels, situated in the smallest county of Rutland and just outside Oakham and overs Rutland Water. The hotel offers our guests an experience to remember with outstanding fine dining and exceptional accommodation.

What you will be doing:

Working with the team to provide an outstanding, professional level of service to our guests.
Preparing a wide variety of aperitif, cocktails and digestifs.
Learning our menus and sharing your knowledge confidently with our guests.
Preparing the bar for service, taking pride in presenting the Front of House and terrace areas.
Serving our guests efficiently.
When the time is right, clearing the tables in a timely and efficient manner to ensure all areas are ready for our next guests.
Ensure bills are managed accurately, with the correct charges provided to our reception team in a timely manner.
Purchasing and managing of stock.

And… what about you?

We are looking for people with personalities who enjoy the hospitality industry.
You will be a good team player with great conversational skills.
Efficient, organised and with the ability to multi-task.
Calm under pressure, paying attention to detail with good listening skills.
Confident with great customer service skills, passion and enthusiasm to provide our guests with amazing service time after time.
Confident and able to guide our guests through our exquisite menu.
You will need to be able to commute independently to and from our hotel.
Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service – you will be required to work shifts which covers weekends, evenings and public holidays on a rota basis.

Schedule:

8 hour shift, are you able to work full time? For us, this means working 45 hours per week, on 5 days out of 7 and will include evenings and weekends.

Supplemental pay types:

Tips

Working at Hambleton Hall

We have a very flexible approach and will provide you with all the training you need to join our amazing team of professionals.

We look for people who are:

A good team player with great conversational skills
Efficient, with the ability to multi-task
Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and outgoing personality
Excellent customer service skills
Observant, pays attention to details and willing to go the extra mile
We are looking for people with some experience in the hospitality industry
Confident with great customer service skills, passion and enthusiasm to provide our guests with amazing service time after time.

In return, we have great benefits for you:

Full training will be provided
Free meals whilst at work
Staff discount at Hambleton Hall, Hambleton Bakery and sister hotel in Nottingham
A uniform is provided
Free access to the gym and fitness classes at Catmose Gym, Oakham
Employee Assistance Programme
The opportunity to work in a prestigious hotel, with a great team where everyone makes a difference
A career in the hospitality industry that will give you global employability – having Hambleton Hall on your CV will open many doors of opportunity for you

If you are an experienced service professional looking to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

We are based on the beautiful Hambleton Peninsula above Rutland Water so you will need your own transport, or we have subsidised staff accommodation (dependent upon availability at the time). You must be eligible to work in the UK, we cannot offer sponsorship.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

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