Here at Doddington we pride ourselves on our food and hospitality. Our team of chefs produce sensational dishes using the best of the local and seasonal produce available to them including fresh fruit, vegetables and salad from our very own Kitchen Garden; beef from our herd of Lincoln Red Cattle and game from the Estate, as well as produce from the local area.

Job Purpose

To assist the Café & Restaurant Manager with the management and coordination of the running of the award winning restaurant & café within Doddington Hall. To assist with the increase of the profile and profitability of the department by providing excellent customer care and exceptional service deliveries.

Duties and Responsibilities

Using proactive approaches to potential clients and intermediaries

Converting enquiries and sales leads to profitable business

Showing potential customers around and communicating with them by telephone, e-mail etc. to ensure customer requirements are met

Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise requirements

To assist when necessary with customer complaints, comments and enquiries

To assist with the planning and implementation of themed events

To supervise and help with the set up and running of events

Ensuring all events & services run smoothly and to a high standard

To help ensure compliance with health and safety, licensing laws and other legal regulations

To assist in the development and training of staff

Assisting with day-to-day troubleshooting and addressing problems as they arise

Assisting the department with ideas and concepts for new events/literature/brochures

Creating revenue generating ideas utilising the resources of Doddington Hall

Providing the marketing department with relevant and interesting information to add to our website and social networking sites

To work in line with our Premises Licence and to make sure aspects are adhered to

Scope and Limits of Authority

Ability to have a flexible approach to work

The ability to communicate with others

The post holder is required to report anything of significance relating to their work to their line manager

Person Specification

Experience of working within a high end restaurant

Experience of working effectively as part of a team

Energy, drive and enthusiasm

Good presentation and interpersonal skills

Skills and Abilities

Highly computer literate

The ability to work under pressure, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of service

Requiring clear communication, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Strong, good interpersonal skills for a variety of situations

Ability to motivate others

Ability to prioritise own work in keeping with agreed levels

Good relations with other department heads & staff on a day to day basis are necessary

Desirable

Personal Licence holder

Clean Driving Licence

Hours

40 Hours per week

5 days over 7 (including weekends)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,800.00 /year

How to apply

CV & covering letter to the email address below

Closing date: Friday 20 July 2018

Two experienced retail staff required for our exclusive Menswear and Womenswear store.

Our clothing store reflects Doddington’s history as a country Estate and offers clothing, footwear and accessories for rural activities, country walks, country sports and country pubs.

We are now recruiting for two, part time, experienced retail sales assistants for our Country Clothing store. Candidates must be professional, self-motivated experienced retailers with an interest in Fashion.  A knowledge of country pursuits and technical clothing would be an advantage. Flexibility is a must as the store trades over seven days and will include weekend work. Only candidates with experience of front facing customer service will be considered. Pay based on experience. Hours negotiable

Closing date: 20 July