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Matfen Hall is known for its golden standard of service, and a huge part of that is the people at the heart of our hotel. To find out more about working as part of the Walwick Estate team 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 opposite.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate
Position: Greenkeeper
Rate of Pay: £12 per hour, minimum 40-hour contract
Reporting to Course Manager
Overview:
Matfen Hall is a privately owned five-star country house 65-bedroom hotel, spa, and golf course. Converted to a Hotel in 1999 by Sir Hugh and Lady Anna Blackett, the Hotel was purchased by Sir David and Lady Sylvia Harrison and Family in August 2020.
Since the takeover in 2020, a programme of refurbishment and repositioning of Matfen Hall has taken place, with further investment to follow. The direction of the business is to achieve 5 Red Star status within the next two years. As a Greenkeeper you will be part of the repositioning of the Hotel from its previous status as a volume wedding venue and hotel to become a luxury property offering a high-level service with a broad product offering that endears guests to stay for several nights, working with Members and Visitors on a daily basis within the Golf Club you will be part of a larger team across the Hotel, Golf and Spa Estate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required within reason for the better fulfilment of the role and the needs of the business.
Experience:
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.
Staff Benefits:
CONTACT
Derek Millar, Course Manager, Matfen Hall
Email: derek.millar@matfenhall.com
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Position: Linen Porter
Rate of Pay: £12 per hour plus tips
Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week
Based: Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate
Reporting to Head Housekeeper
Overview
Matfen Hall is a privately owned five-star country house 64-bedroom hotel, spa, and golf course. Converted to a Hotel in 1999 by Sir Hugh and Lady Anna Blackett, the Hotel was purchased by Sir David and Lady Sylvia Harrison and Family in August 2020.
Since the takeover in 2020, a programme of refurbishment and repositioning of Matfen Hall has taken place, with further investment to follow. The direction of the business is to achieve 5 Red Star status within the next two years. As a Linen Porter you will be part of the repositioning of the Hotel from its previous status as a volume wedding venue and hotel to become a luxury property offering a high-level service with a broad product offering that endears guests to stay for several nights.
The business is now in need of a Linen Porter to join our existing team. Working with the Head Housekeeper to deliver outstanding presentation of our rooms and suites, our public areas across Matfen Hall.
As a Linen Porter 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:
Prerequisites:
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have 1+ years housekeeping experience within a luxury hotel setting.
Contact:
James O’Donnell – Head of Commercial Development, Walwick Estate Group
Mob: 07765120733 Email: james.odonnell@matfenhall.com
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Location: Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate, with support provided at other group properties
Hourly Rate: £14.50 per hour plus tips and incentives
Position: Chef de Partie, minimum 45 hour contract
Overview:
As a Chef de Partie you will be part of the repositioning of the Hotel from its previous status as a volume wedding venue and hotel to become a luxury property offering a high-level service with a broad product offering that endears guests to stay for several nights.
The business is now in need of a Chef de Partie to join the existing team within the Kitchen team at Matfen Hall. As a CdP you work alongside a Commis Chefs and Junior Sous Chef on all sections 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 & Responsibilities:
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 1-2 years industry experience and will be an existing Chef de Partie or Demi CdP, you will have worked in a rural Hotel setting previously ideally you will have had experience of working in a professional kitchen.
Contact
Ernst Van Zyl – Head Chef
ernst.vanzyl@matfenhall.com
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Location: Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate, with support provided at other group properties
Hourly Rate: £12.00 per hour plus tips and incentives
Position: Front of House Staff, minimum 25 hour contract
Overview:
As a Front of House member of staff you will be part of the repositioning of the Hotel from its previous status as a volume wedding venue and hotel to become a luxury property offering a high-level service with a broad product offering that endears guests to stay for several nights.
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. Understanding our menus is imperative so that you can showcase the talents of our kitchen team with your own confident and professional service.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This list of duties is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required within reason for the better fulfilment of the role and the needs of the business.
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.
Contact:
James O’Donnell – Head of Commercial Development, Walwick Estate Group
james.odonnell@matfenhall.com
07765120733
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Hourly Rate: £12.00 per hour plus tips and incentives
Position: Housekeeper, minimum 24 hour contract
Overview: The business is now in need of a Housekeeper to join our existing team. Working with the Head Housekeeper to deliver outstanding presentation of our rooms and suites, our public areas across Matfen Hall.
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 & Responsibilities:
This list of duties is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required within reason for the better fulfilment of the role and the needs of the business.
• Assist with laundry when necessary.
• Cleaning hotel public areas.
• Servicing guest bedrooms and bathrooms to the Matfen 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.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have 1+ years housekeeping experience within a luxury hotel setting.
Contact:
James O’Donnell
Email: james.odonnell@matfenhall.com
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Location: Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate, with support provided at other group properties
Hourly Rate: £12.00 per hour plus tips,
Position: Receptionist, minimum 40 hour contract
Overview:
The business is now in need of a Receptionist to join our existing team. Working with the Head of Reception to deliver an outstanding welcome to our guests, be an efficient point of contact for throughout their stay and ensuring that they leave wanting to return. 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 Head of Reception 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This list of duties is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required within reason for the better fulfilment of the role and the needs of the business.
Prerequisites:
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.
Education:
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.
Experience:
One Year plus service in a customer facing role within a luxury Hotel setting.
Contact:
james.odonnell@matfenhall.com
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