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Our people are at the heart of our Estate. If you’d like to work in a world away from the norm, apply for one of our vacancies today.
We’re always on the lookout for talented new people to join our fantastic team. If you think you have something we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for one of our current opportunities below or get in touch with us using the form at the bottom of the page.
Take advantage of our generous referral schemes when you look to work at Walwick Hall. Our New Staff Incentive grants employees a monetary bonus upon completion of a 6 month probation period. Existing members of staff are also encouraged to Refer A Friend, where successful applicants will receive a monetary reward once their referral has completed a 6 month probation period.
Housekeeping Assistant
We are currently recruiting for hard-working Housekeeping Assistants at Walwick Hall Hotel, working on a minimum 25 hour per week contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the hotel public areas and servicing hotel guest bedrooms to an immaculate standard. Ideally you will be quality focussed, with a passion for presentation and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-standards environment. Previous experience in a similar role is desired but not essential. Must be available to work weekends as well as early morning starts and later finishes on a flexible rota.
As a Housekeeper you will be tasked with changing the linens on beds as well processing the cleaning of these in our in house laundry. Immaculate presentation of all areas of the Hotel is the passion of our housekeeping team.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Assist with laundry when necessary.
• Cleaning hotel public areas.
• Servicing guest bedrooms and bathrooms to the Walwick Hall standard.
• Ensure guest requests are met – e.g extra bedding, pillows, cots.
• Engage positively with guests and represent the business well.
• Advise of any stock items running low.
Prerequisites:
- Communicate clearly and effectively.
- Positive attitude and approach to work.
- Flexibility to assist in all Housekeeping areas.
- Ensure all equipment used is used in-line with training.
- Pride in maintaining standards.
- Ability to work in a team and take instruction.
- Report any maintenance issues to your line manager immediately.
- Due to our location and the requirement to work shifts, a driving licence with own transport or access to flexible lifts is essential.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have 1+ years housekeeping experience within a luxury hotel setting.
What we offer:
- Minimum 25 hours per week, paid for every hour you work.
- £13 per hour.
- Great pension enrolment scheme.
- 30 days holiday pro rata holiday allowance (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Uniform provided.
- Discounts on food and treatments, free use of spa and gym.
- 20% discount on dining and accommodation.
- New Staff Incentive reward of £1000 upon completion of a 6 month probation period.
- Access to our Refer A Friend referral scheme – £250 finders fee for any staff referred after a 6 month probation period.
At Walwick Hall, we provide great opportunities for extra training, and there is a clear progression route for those willing to go the extra mile.
Chef de Partie
We are currently recruiting for a full-time experienced Chef de Partie to join our team. As a Chef de Partie you be responsible for a section of the kitchen, ensuring that the produce is prepared to the agreed standard, cleaning your section down daily and passing any required orders to the Head Chef or Sous Chef to place with the suppliers. A strict adherence to our HACCP principles is a must, from fridge management and date labelling to effective vacuum packing and blast chilling. Whilst the Head Chef is the creative force for all menus, you will be expected to contribute menu ideas for each new menu.
You will be expected to form excellent relations with the FOH team and the Reception, they will supply you with key information on guests. In particular notes on allergies that you must be aware of as you prepare their meals.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Carry out the effective daily running your section at Walwick Hall.
- Ensure daily records of food safety are kept, including fridge temperatures, hot holding, blast chilling.
- Contribute to menus to meet the needs of the business, maintain portion control and reduce wastage to aid the Head Chef in achieving the required costings
- Ensure all allergen and HACCP information detailed and recorded.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to the agreed standard.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times with guests, members, staff and suppliers alike.
- Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to resolve any operational challenges or guest feedback issues.
- Follow all Health and Safety guidance and training supplied.
Prerequisites:
A passion for using the best produce available and the ability to use it, profitably to give our guests a great experience. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Education:
Food Safety Level 2 certification.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years industry experience and will be an existing Chef de Partie or aspiring Demi Chef de Partie, you will have worked in a rural Hotel setting previously and cooked at a minimum two AA rosette level for a minimum of two years as Commis or Demi Chef de Partie.
What we offer:
- £33,930 per annum, plus tips
- 45 hours minimum contract, paid for every hour you work
- 30 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Uniform provided.
- Complimentary use of Walwick Hall’s Leisure Facilities.
- Great pension enrolment scheme.
- Please note: no onsite, live-in accommodation is available as part of this role.
- 20% discount on dining and accommodation.
- New Staff Incentive reward of £1000 upon completion of a 6 month probation period.
- Access to our Refer A Friend referral scheme – £250 finders fee for any staff referred after a 6 month probation period.
At Walwick Hall, we provide great opportunities for extra training and there is a clear progression route for those willing to go the extra mile.
Receptionist
We are currently recruiting for the position of Receptionist to work with our General Manager to ensure the guest experience is seamless and luxurious.
As a receptionist you will be the first point of welcome for our guests, before they arrive you will speak with them on the telephone as part of our pre arrival communications. As they pull into the car park you will welcome them and assist with their baggage. All of our guests are offered a welcome drink, the first objective is to make them feel at home, our information gathering should be done before the guests arrive.
Working with the General Manager to ensure that all relevant information is gathered on all guests and then shared with the relevant departments through creating notes on the booking systems and adding information to the daily logs. Working with the Head Housekeeper and Head Chef to continually enhance the guest experience to through innovation and a simple philosophy of putting oneself in the shoes of the Guest to add local touches of warmth and hospitality.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To operate the switchboard and emails to assist with guest queries.
- To ensure all guests receive a high level of service from check-in through to check-out.
- To ensure any feedback is communicated to the General Manager.
- Daily administration work with particular reference to Guest special requests, food allergies and special occasions.
- To prepare statistical information for other departments as instructed by the General Manager.
- To ensure that postings are made on the correct day and that every transaction is charged before check-out.
- To take part in the training sessions offered and departmental coaching.
Prerequisites:
A passion for saying yes is the answer now what is the question, taking pride in finding innovative solutions to the ever changing requests that guests will bring us. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Previous experience in a luxury Hotel setting, with focus on Reception or Guest Relations. Someone who has demonstrated and interest in career development through cross departmental training or management training.
What we offer:
- Salary of £27,040.00 per annum plus tips.
- 40 hour contract, paid for every hour you work.
- 30 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Discounts on food and treatments.
- Complimentary use of Walwick Hall’s Leisure Facilities.
- Uniform provided.
- 20% discount on dining and accommodation.
- New Staff Incentive reward of £1000 upon completion of a 6-month probation period.
- Access to our Refer A Friend referral scheme – £250 finders fee for any staff referred after a 6-month probation period.
At Walwick Hall, we provide great opportunities for extra training, and there is a clear progression route for those willing to go the extra mile.
Front of House
We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic team members to join our Front of House team on here at Walwick Hall.
The FOH staff will be on hand across the day to ensure our guests are given attentive and unobtrusive service. Anticipating the needs of our guests across all meal services and understanding our menus is imperative so that you can showcase the talents of our kitchen team with your own confident and professional service. We are looking for someone who has a passion for food and beverages, is keen to learn about our wine list and our kitchen garden to see how these add to the locally sourced produce that our chefs prepare daily.
Walwick Hall is all about decadence, our service should reflect this and our desire to make our guests feel special should be at the forefront of every day.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To interact with each and every guest, putting their needs first
- Know and use our guests names with confidence
- To operate the delivery of a warm and engaging brand of hospitality, reading our guests needs, anticipating them before they need to ask.
- The ensure all guests receive a high level of service at all service times.
- To ensure that you use the EPOS till, including the relevant banking procedures
- Check that each area is properly set before each service and that the bar is stocked and set daily
- Carry out and record daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks
Prerequisites:
A passion for taking pride in finding innovative solutions to the ever-changing requests that guests will bring us. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Experience:
One Year plus service in a customer facing role within a luxury Hotel setting.
What we offer:
- £13 an hour plus tips.
- 25 hours minimum contract, paid for every hour you work.
- Great pension enrolment scheme.
- 30 days holiday per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Uniform provided.
- Please note: no onsite live-in accommodation is available as part of this role.
- 20% discount on dining and accommodation.
- New Staff Incentive reward of £1000 upon completion of a 6 month probation period.
- Access to our Refer A Friend referral scheme – £250 finders fee for any staff referred after a 6 month probation period.
At Walwick Hall, we provide great opportunities for extra training, and there is a clear progression route for those willing to go the extra mile.
Commis Chef
We are currently recruiting for a Commis Chef to join our existing team at Walwick Hall. As a Commis you work alongside a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef on a section of the kitchen, ensuring that the produce is prepared to the agreed standard, cleaning your section down daily and passing any required orders to the Head Chef or Sous Chef to place with the suppliers. A strict adherence to our HACCP principles is a must, from fridge management and date labelling to effective vacuum packing and blast chilling. Whilst the Head Chef is the creative force for all menus, you will be expected to contribute menu ideas for each new menu.
You will be expected to form excellent relations with the FOH team and the Reception, they will supply you with key information on guests, in particular notes on allergies that you must be aware of as you prepare their meals
Duties and responsibilities:
- Carry out the effective daily running your section at Walwick Hall.
- Ensure daily records of food safety are kept, including fridge temperatures, hot holding,
blast chilling. - Contribute to menus to meet the needs of the business, maintain portion control and reduce
wastage to aid the Head Chef in achieving the required costings - Ensure all allergen and HACCP information detailed and recorded.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to the agreed standard.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times with guests, members, staff and
suppliers alike. - Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to resolve any operational challenges or guest feedback issues.
- Follow all Health and Safety guidance and training supplied
- Your role and tasks will be similar to that of the Chef de Partie though you will be offered more supervision and training to aid your development
Prerequisites:
A passion for using the best produce available and the ability to use it, profitably to give our guests a great experience. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Experience:
Food Safety Level 1 certification.
The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years industry experience and will be an existing Commis Chef or aspiring student or Kitchen Porter.
What we offer:
- Salary of £13 per hour.
- Minimum 25 hours per week, paid for every hour you work.
- 30 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Discounts on food and treatments, free use of spa and gym.
- 20% discount on dining and accommodation.
- New Staff Incentive reward of £1000. upon completion of a 6 month probation period.
- Access to our Refer A Friend referral scheme – £250 finders fee for any staff referred after a 6 month probation period.
At Walwick Hall, we provide great opportunities for extra training and there is a clear progression route for those willing to go the extra mile.
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