Method of applications:- Please send a CV & Covering Letter to general.manager@hazlewood-castle.co.uk
Interview dates: to be confirmed after application.
Address: Hazlewood Castle Hotel & Spa, Paradise Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9NJ
Duration: 52 week placement, inclusive of 28 days annual leave within the year.
Salary: £18,000 per annum
Working Pattern: shift work, 5 days out of 7 depending on the needs of the business.
Uniform: Smart Business Attire
About Us:
An award winning Hotel & Day Spa, Hazlewood Castle is set within 77 acres of beautiful grounds. Our11th Century Castle and the surrounding estate hosts three event venues, an outdoor activity centre, the Vavasour Restaurant and Imagine Day Spa so there is plenty to keep our guests occupied during their visit!
Specialising in hosting weddings and events of all sizes, and welcoming guests for leisure breaks, spa days and dining experiences, you will gain a well-rounded introduction to the Events & Hospitality industry and become an integral part of our team.
We work towards the highest levels of guest satisfaction and if you are truly passionate about delivering great service and exceeding guest’s expectations then we want to hear from you.
The Role:
· To experience and be fully aware of all the hotel departments including housekeeping, restaurant, reception, sales & reservations, meetings, weddings and events. The role will include providing general support to all departments as and when required.
· With support of the management team; to supervise within all areas of the hotel facilities which includes running events, weddings, meetings and events
· To develop management skills supervising staff while within each department including ensuring that all staff are trained correctly and standards upheld, along with planning and allocating tasks to team members
· To gain thorough knowledge of room layouts, capacities, menus, wine lists, operation and installation of AV equipment, liquor licensing laws, health and safety and food hygiene legislation.
Benefits:
Our staff benefits are extended to our placements students, including birthday holiday, discounts for yourself, friends & family on stays, dining and spa treatments and experiences - full details of staff benefits are detail here [https://www.hazlewood-castle.co.uk/work-with-us]
Accredited training, food safety course/allergen awareness, fire training and first aid.
Person Specification:
Effective communication skills
Guest experience focused
IT skills
Self-motivated and shows initiative
Keen eye for detail
A willingness to learn and get involved with the team
Own transport is essential due to the location of the Hotel. We also recommend living locally but this is not a requirement.