Hospitality Graduate Scheme - 5 star Country House Hotel - Wiltshire Malmesbury, England
Job description
Hospitality Graduate Scheme - Open for September 2023 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.
Whatley Manor is a luxury 5* hotel that operates like a house and feels like a home. Less than 30 minutes from Stroud, Chippenham, Swindon and Cirencester, we are commutable from many locations in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bath & Bristol. This beautifully restored 18th century manor house hotel and spa offers a grown up getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, we have 23 individually decorated rooms and suites and a range of dining options including our Michelin starred restaurant ‘The Dining Room’ and Grey's, Whatley’s answer to casual dining. We also have conference facilities and our very own 40 seat cinema!
Accolades:
Since opening in 2003 we have won many awards for the spa and dining. We have retained our 5 bubble rating in the Good Spa Guide and winner of 'Best Eco-conscious Spa' award. Other awards include Good Hotel Guide Editor's Choice 2021 award for Spa. Our General Manager Sue Williams held 'Hotelier of the year' 2017/18 and is a passionate advocate of Sustainable Hospitality, a recent achievement being a GREEN Michelin star for The Dining Room and Catey Sustainable business award 2021.
To find out more about us, please see www.whatleymanor.com. In particular, do check out our ‘hotel film’ and Sustainability story.
Benefits: As Hotel Graduate, you would enjoy a competitive salary and monthly service charge, outstanding working environment, a flexible pay cycle with access to discounted shopping vouchers through Wagestream, workplace pension, discounts at the hotel on room rates, food and beverage, spa days and products and discounts at other Pride of Britain properties, long service awards, access to our spa and gym, free meals whilst on duty, an employee assistance program, free parking and above all exceptional training and career opportunities.
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Malmesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
