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Recruitment

The Desborough Hotel Group are constantly seeking enthusiastic and hard working staff to compliment their friendly and professional team.

If you are interested in a career within hospitality please complete your details and upload a CV. For further information please contact:

Sarah Artis, Human Resources Manager

on 01932 237658 or email sarahartis@desboroughhotels.com

Revenue Manager– Salary negotiable

This role is based at Best Western Ship Hotel, Weybridge. We are looking for an individual who can take control of the overall strategy for 3 privately owned hotels in the Surrey/Middlesex area (155 bedrooms combined), maximizing the rooms and meeting division, increasing profitability by managing the revenue in line with the demand and occupancies.

The role will involve maximising and building the local corporate clients, the meeting market, the weekend business and social functions including weddings, lunches and Christmas.

The successful candidate will be sales orientated and confident, able to identify and develop new business as well as capitalising on accounts presently using the hotel.

They must be totally confident and competent in IT issues including maintaining the Company website, amending rates through the GDS system and developing third party relationships to drive business.

Responsible for the Revenue team who deal with all enquires and bookings and reporting to the General Manager regarding all Revenue matters.

 
Reservationist– Salary negotiable

This role is based at Best Western Ship Hotel, Weybridge where you will be taking Reservations for 3 privately owned properties in the Surrey/Middlesex area (155 bedrooms combined).

Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week you will accept and process all advance reservations ensuring maximum occupancy and with complete accuracy. Candidates will have a pleasant and efficient attitude to all enquiries/queries and you will also fully support the Revenue Manager to maximize sales opportunities.

Your proven ability in a reservations or reception environment as well as your ability to deliver exceptional customer service, your positive "can do" attitude and your impeccable standards of appearance and grooming will put you to the forefront of our recruitment process.

Head Housekeeper

40 hours per week - Salary negotiable depending on experience

To be successful you will be an experienced Head Housekeeper or you will have held a Supervisors role in a similar property. You must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of general hotel housekeeping requirements, including knowledge of statutory regulations.  Experience as Duty Manager is preferred.

Candidates must have experience of managing people and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential for this key position. Your proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service, your positive ‘can-do’ attitude and your impeccable standards of appearance & grooming will put you to the forefront of our recruitment process.

Receptionist
40 hours per week - £12,500 to £14,000 per annum

To answer questions and queries personally, by telephone and fax.   Checking in and out of guests, ensuring all information is correct and of a high standard of presentation.  Taking and processing of reservations, and ensuring you are fully aware of hotel services and local area information.  Posting and balancing of all charges to hotel standards. 


Room Attendant
40 hours per week - £5.80 per hour

To clean bedrooms and public areas.  Must be able to work mornings, although flexibility is available on start time.  Experience would be preferred although not essential as training will be given.


Sous Chef – £20,000 to £22,000
 

We are looking for a Sous Chef at Best Western Ship Hotel, Weybridge. This 76 bedroomed property has a restaurant, bar/lounge and function facilities for up to 130.

A great opportunity for a Sous Chef with hotel experience looking to gain additional responsibility within this small brigade.  Successful candidate must have the ability and desire to work with fresh food to produce consistent high quality freshly prepared food.  

This role may suit someone looking for their first Sous Chef role but they must have the ability to manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.  Responsibilities include ordering, taking food stocks, ensuring hygiene best practice is followed at all times and assisting with development of menus, controlling of GPs etc.

Hours of work are 48 per week, 5 days out of 7. 

Bar/Waiting Person
40 hours per week - £6.00 per hour

To work in all areas of the hotel including Reception, Bar and Restaurant.  Previous customer service experience is essential.  Training will be provided in all areas.