Position Overview
Join us as a Equestrian Assistant at Coworth Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
To work as part of the Equestrian team to provide the highest level of care and presentation of the horses and unprecedented service levels to our clients. To be an integral part of creating an Equestrian establishment with the best reputation in the hotel and equine industries with loyal clients who book regularly
What you'll get
1. Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
2. 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants
3. Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
4. Team members' awards and incentives schemes
5. Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
6. Uniform laundered complimentarily
7. Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants
What you'll do
Stable Duties
8. Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times.
9. Exercising horses daily to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely.
Guest Interaction
10. Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner
11. Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times.
12. Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavour to make the guest’s stay as memorable as possible
13. Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times
Health & Safety
14. Comply with all statutory and company health and safety, fire, bomb and security regulations
15. Ensure job required certificates are kept up to date
Flexibility
16. Along with your main duties you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when necessary and reasonably required
17. You may on occasion be required to adjust your hours of work to cover the business needs
What you'll bring
18. Basic Equestrian knowledge
19. General yard work
20. Escorting rides
21. Experience in Teaching
22. Desirable that you have had work experience within a hotel environment
23. Customer Service skills
24. Ride safely without assistance
25. Computer literate
26. Good communicator
27. Warm & friendly personality
28. Positive attitude