About Us
Bedford Lodge
Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in
Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford
Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country
house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and
luxury.
The Team
Our continuing success is based on the team we have
working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and
the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality. We are a
privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. The successful candidate
will be joining our Conference & Events team at Bedford Lodge Hotel &
Spa to provide an exceptional experience for guests hosting and attending a
variety of events. We strive to create a great work place for our staff which
includes many staff benefits.
The Position
As part
of the Conference & Events team you will join a friendly, flexible and customer-focused
team, catering a wide variety of events and celebrations held at Bedford Lodge
Hotel.
You will
play a key part in ensuring our guests receive exceptional service, whether
their event be for business or pleasure.
A week
working in the Conference and Events Department will vary, you will be trained
to look after corporate conferences, ensuring their day meets an important
schedule, as well as fulfilling a couple’s dreams, waiting on their wedding day
until the party is over.
With no
two days the same, you will have the self-motivation to thrive in a demanding
environment working alongside your peers.
Bar
experience is preferred for this position; however, training will be provided.
About You
* You must be over the age of 18
* You must have flexibility and availability to work late
evenings and weekends
* You must have excellent customer care and
communication skills
* You must be organised, timely and pro-active
* You are neat and well-presented
* You are physical fit and able to meet the demands of
the role
* You have a desire to work in a professional, guest
focused environment
* Ideally you have experience in waiting and/or bar
work, however you will be given training as needed.
Why Join our Team
A privately owned, independent hotel we have the
opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our
guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would
you like to join a great team and feel the same?
What We Offer
* Employee
Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
* Free
meals whilst on duty
* Paid
breaks
* An
extra day of leave on your birthday
* Complimentary
membership of The Health & Fitness Club
* Discounted
membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
* 50%
food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
* 20%
discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
* Discounted
accommodation rates
* Discounted
hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
* Option
to purchase wine at cost price
* Long
service awards
* Reward
and recognition scheme
* Generous
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
* Pension
scheme
* Industry
relevant training