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We are looking for live-in staff to help us run our busy holiday hotel on the North Northumberland coast.

ABOUT THE HOTEL:

  • 2 star High Quality hotel catering mostly for UK holidaymakers
  • 18 bedrooms on the main site plus 6 family holiday cottages sleeping a total of 60 guests
  • 2 restaurants open to residents and the general public.

The hotel is friendly, informal and usually full!! Our staff work hard and, despite being informal, our service is of a very high standard.
The hotel is owned and managed by a couple who have traveled and worked extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia and America.

JOB PROFILES:

General Assistants an average work 5 days per week in all areas of the hotel - mostly waiter/waitressing for breakfast and dinner shifts, and may also housekeeping during the day.

  • Work is available from February to November
  • Opportunities are available for long term employment to the right candidate.

MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Candidates with a proven track record in hospitality would be considered for Shift Manager and Reception duties

CHEFS:

We have a small brigade of 2-3 chefs on each shift. The emphasis is on locally sourced produce cooked simply.

LIFE AT THE HOTEL:

  • Beautiful Coastal Location: The hotel is 10 minutes walk from Embleton Bay - voted "Britain's Best Beach" and it's gorgeous!
  • Quiet English Village: Life in Embleton is typical of any quiet English village. There are 3 pubs, our hotel, a small shop/post office, a garage & a golf course.
 
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SOCIAL LIFE:
  • The town ofAlnwick is 6 miles away. Alnwick is famous for its castle (Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films) and has plenty of pubs, restaurants, shops, gym, a leisure centre, swimming pool, library, theatre etc. Regular buses run from Embleton to Alnwick.
  • Easy Access to Newcastle & Edinburgh: Despite our quiet rural location, we are perfectly placed between two of the best cities in Britain. Newcastle-upon-Tyne is 45 mins drive South of the hotel -famous .for its bars, clubs and party atmosphere, Newcastle also has the largest shopping centre in Europe, the new Baltic modern art museum and lots more.
  • Edinburgh is one hour North on the train - read your TNT guide!

Outdoor activities are very easy because of our location - Sailing club - 3 miles, surfing in Embleton Bay, hiking and mountain biking in Cheviots, golf course at Embleton, riding stables - 5 miles, and lots more

APPLICANT PROFILE:

  • Well presented - must speak good English and have good communication skills
  • Hard-working & adaptable - must be flexible enough to work mornings and evenings in most areas of hotel
  • Able to commit for minimum of 4 months
  • Must be happy to live rural location
  • Full references required

Please Email your CV with recent photo to Mick & Vickie at the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel.

 
 
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