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Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience
To be a visible presence to both your teams and the guest to deliver an exceptional guest experience
To exceed guest expectations through establishing a dynamic service culture within all teams
To ensure an efficient guest operation with adequate cost control
To constantly review, suggest ideas for improvements and action in all areas
To be the leader of the standards and to maintain these in line with in house and red star standards
To assist in setting the hotels objectives and future strategies
Act as an ambassador for the business
To manage alongside the departmental managers the departmental budget lines and payroll
To maximise all sales opportunities to ensure budgeted profitability is achieved or exceeded
To assist the GM and Director of Finance with budgeting/forecasting and payroll for the property when required
People
To ensure a positive and productive team culture
To support the Learning & Development culture of developing raw talent into highly successful careers at Grantley Hall
To recruit, train and continually develop all of your direct reports and their teams to achieve their personal and business objectives
To address any issues of poor conduct and/or performance with the relevant HOD and participate in HR procedures as necessary
To follow all HR procedures and policies
Key Skills, Qualities & Experience
Proven experience in F & B Operations managing multiple F & B units is essential
A hands on Operator is essential
Previous experience working with 4 or 5 red star service would be beneficial
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to drive decision making
Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate multiple teams to achieve high levels of operational performance
Accountable and resilient with the ability to work under pressure
Benefits
Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
Complimentary meals whilst on duty
Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
Complimentary employee car parking
Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
Professional development opportunities at all levels
Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support
We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards
Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
Team Member of the Month Awards
Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to Wagestream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Grantley Hall by 2x
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management
Industries
Hospitality
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- Location:
- Ripon
- Job Type:
- FullTime