Ref: HF24141
Location: Abingworth Hall, Storrington Road, Thakeham, West Sussex, RH20 3EF
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £28,080
Reporting to: House Manager
Job Benefits: Live in accommodation available inclusive of all bills, 3 meals per day, Laundry & Free wifi, 33 Days Annual Leave inclusive of Bank Holidays, Exclusive discounts on our holidays for you, your friends & family, professional training & development, Pension Contributions, Medical benefits package, Exclusive discounts at several outdoor equipment stores, cycle to work scheme
Overview:
Nestled within the breathtaking area of outstanding natural beauty, our Abingworth Hall country house proudly boasts 30 elegantly appointed bedrooms, providing a serene retreat for up to 49 guests embarking on guided or self-guided tour holidays. We have an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and skilled Assistant Manager to become an integral part of our team at the enchanting Abingworth Hall country house.
About the role:
As the Country House Assistant Manager, your role revolves around supporting the House Manager to deliver an exceptional standard of customer service, ensuring every facet of the house operates at the pinnacle of excellence. Your responsibilities span various domains:
- Customer Service Excellence: Engage and Interact with our guests creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Monitor every aspect of customer service, leaving no room for compromise on our commitment to excellence.
- Front of House Leadership: Lead the front of house team, ensuring pristine conditions in all bedrooms and public areas that not only meet but exceed our brand standards.
- Property Maintenance and Aesthetics: Support the House Manager in addressing internal and external repairs and property defects. Work with the maintenance team to uphold the immaculate appearance of the garden, grounds, and overall Country House aesthetics to align with brand standards.
- Team Culture Development: Given a significant portion of our staff live in, you will foster a culture of teamwork and harmony, recognising the crucial role it plays in the overall success of our house.
- Centralised Support: Leverage the support of our central Human Resources team for recruitment, performance management, and conduct-related matters. Similarly, work with the central support operations team for the implementation and upkeep of all facets of Health and Safety, purchasing, stock management control, and reporting.
As an Assistant General Manager your role encapsulates not just management but a commitment to creating an environment where every detail reflects the excellence and unity that defines our brand. Your potential to contribute to our team goes beyond professional competence; it lies in your ability to infuse warmth, leadership, and excellence into every facet of our Country House operations. This role will require you to deputise for the House Manager covering Days off and Annual Leave.
About you:
We would love to hear from you if you have these essential skills:
- We are seeking an individual with a robust commercial background in the Tourism or Hospitality industry. We are keen to hear from Assistant Hotel Managers, Country House Assistant Managers, Hotel Assistant General Managers or Assistant Hospitality Managers, who can showcase a track record of successful management within a hotel, country house, or similar establishment.
- Given the nature of our industry, flexibility is key. The role necessitates adaptability to varied working hours,
About HF Holidays:
HF Holidays are a B Corp Certified British heritage brand with over 110 years of experience organising walking holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond. We’ve been leading the way since 1913 and offer over 260 carefully curated guided and self-guided walking tours on six continents and in 40 destinations worldwide. Run as a co-operative, we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proud to be part of a community with a shared passion for the great outdoors. Friendship, fun, fresh air, and the feelgood factor have always been our guiding principles. Our 500-strong team are based at our two offices in Cumbria and Hertfordshire and across our 16 country houses located in some of the UK’s best-loved national parks and National Landscapes.
Our Application Process:
To ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation process, we welcome candidates to submit their CVs without including personal identifying information, such as name, gender, age, race, religion, or any other factors that may reveal their identity. This practice aligns with our commitment to fostering equal opportunities for all applicants. If successful, you will be invited to an online / face-to-face interview with our House Manager. If you wish to apply, please forward your CV to recruitment@hfholidays.co.uk - we’d love to hear from you!
Equity and Diversity:
We recruit, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. HF Holiday’s has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination; We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out under the Equalities Act 2010 or any other characteristic protected by law.
HF Holidays also provides reasonable adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. We are a member of the Business Disability Forum, a Disability Confident Employer and we operate the Guaranteed Interview Scheme to those candidates who meet our essential criteria. If you need to enquire about a reasonable adjustment, need assistance with completing the application process or wish to be interviewed under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, please emailrecruitment@hfholidays.co.uk or call us on (0) 7918 652114 where a member of our Resourcing Team will be happy to help you.
