Careers
Every single member of staff at Ufford Park is critical to helping us operate. We can employ up to 150 people in peak season. All of our team members enjoy exclusive benefits such as lunch/dinner whilst on shift, free parking, a staff reward scheme, membership to the Company Pension Scheme, use of the pool, gym and discounted rates for use in our spa, accommodation, dining and treatments, as well as for loyal staff, with a minimum of 2 years’ service, a paid day off for your birthday!
Current vacancies available:
Human Resources Manager (Post Reference No: HR/0220)
Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 hour week
Short Summary & Key Responsibilities of the role:
The new post of a part-time HR Manager will provide HR expertise to our expanding award-winning organisation, supporting all people, managers and Heads of Department.
The role is extremely varied and offers the successful applicant the opportunity to work across all aspects and areas of Human Resources.
Please click here for the full Job Description
If you think you can meet the challenge of the above post and want to join a team dedicated to providing excellent hospitality by exceeding customers expectations, please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply Online’ button below.
Applications should be submitted no later than: Friday 6th March 2020.
Ufford Park operates a two-stage interview procedure. Initial interviews will take place w/c Monday 16th March 2020 for the successful shortlisted candidates.
Function Chef (Post Reference No: FC/0220)
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Short Summary & Key Responsibilities of the role:
- To be responsible for working alongside Head Chef to manage daily kitchen function activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.
- To provide meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes and contribute to menus.
- To contribute to identifying chefs with talent, training and developing.
- To be responsible and accountable for running the daily functions
The position requires a flexible approach to a variety of shift patterns, split shifts weekend shifts. This position also requires a flexible approach to cover during periods of staff shortfalls.
This role will require evening, weekend, Bank Holidays with a working week of 40 hours.
Please click here for the full Job Description
If you think you can meet the challenge of the above post and want to join a team dedicated to providing excellent hospitality by exceeding customers expectations, please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply Online’ button below.
Applications should be submitted no later than: Wednesday 18th March 2020.
Ufford Park operates a two-stage interview procedure. Initial interviews will take place on: Monday 30th March 2020 with a second interview held on Monday 6th April 2020 for the successful shortlisted candidates.
Room Attendant (Post Reference No: HK/0220)
Salary: £8.50 per hour
Short Summary & Key Responsibilities of the role:
As a Room Attendant you will ensure that all rooms are cleaned and presented to the highest standards.
To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation at all times, being punctual for scheduled shifts and maintaining a good attendance record.
The position is for 4/5 days per week including some weekend work. Approx. 25 hrs per week with a 9.30am start time Monday to Friday and 10am start at weekends. Experience preferred but not essential.
Please click here for the full job description.
If you think you can meet the challenge of the above post and want to join a team dedicated to providing excellent hospitality by exceeding customers expectations, please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply Online’ button below.
Applications should be submitted no later than: Saturday 29th February 2020.
Ufford Park operates a two-stage interview procedure. Initial interviews will take place week commencing 2nd March 2020.
Weekend Room Attendant (Post Reference No: WHK/0220)
Salary: £8.50 per hour
Short Summary & Key Responsibilities of the role:
As a Room Attendant you will ensure that all rooms are cleaned and presented to the highest standards.
To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation at all times, being punctual for scheduled shifts and maintaining a good attendance record.
This position is for Saturday and Sunday and for holiday cover. Approximately 8 – 10 hours per week with a 10am start time each day. Experience preferred but not essential.
Please click here for the full Job Description.
If you think you can meet the challenge of the above post and want to join a team dedicated to providing excellent hospitality by exceeding customers expectations, please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply Online’ button below.
Applications should be submitted no later than: Saturday 29th February 2020.
Ufford Park operates a two-stage interview procedure. Initial interviews will take place week commencing 2nd March 2020.
The Park Bar & Restaurant Team Members (Post Reference No: Rest05/19)
Hourly rate: from £5.50 - £8.50
Ufford Park Woodbridge are a busy, Quality in Tourism accredited Hotel situated just outside the town of Woodbridge. We attract a wide range of customers, each looking for something different from their visit to us and this creates a great and varied working environment. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to join us in our Park Bar & Restaurant Team.
The qualities:
The ideal candidate will be personable and motivated. You must be able to work as part of a busy team and as an individual, and have high standards of service and cleanliness. Experience is preferred but not essential. This role will require some evening and weekend working and as it involves the serving of alcohol all candidates must be 18yrs or over. We pride ourselves on our speedy and knowledgeable service, along with the atmosphere created by our team. If you think that you could enjoy being part of this, then please apply.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- As a Park Bar & Restaurant Assistant you will ensure that all guests are served to the company standard in the Bar, Lounge or Restaurant areas in an efficient and friendly manner.
- You will ensure that the highest standards of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times within all food and beverage areas making customers feel welcome and at home.
- Additionally, you will serve and explain menu dishes, drinks, cocktails and coffees to guests including ingredients and discussing any allergy information making recommendations to customers if required.
- To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation at all times, being punctual for scheduled shifts and maintaining a good attendance record.
- The position requires a flexible approach to a variety of shift patterns and includes breakfast shifts, late evening and weekend shifts.
The Benefits
Full training in all aspects of your role, with room to take on new responsibilities and grow as a person. The chance to work as part of an excellent team of people. Wage increases with experience and responsibility. 28 days holiday per year, a pension scheme and employee membership benefits within the hotel food & beverage, golf & health club areas.
If you think you can meet the challenge of the above post and wish to apply then please submit your application using the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of the page.
After submitting your application, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application then please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview.
Breakfast Team Members (Post Reference No: Break10/19)
Salary: £5.50 - £8.50 p/h, dependent on experience
Ufford Park Woodbridge are a busy, Quality in Tourism accredited Hotel situated just outside the town of Woodbridge. We attract a wide range of customers, each looking for something different from their visit to us and this creates a great and varied working environment. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to join us in our Park Bar & Restaurant as Breakfast team members.
We are looking for Breakfast team members of our strong overall team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning family run establishment based within beautiful surroundings. This role is permanent position, working hours are between 6.30am until 10.30am, there will be occasional extensions to the hours depending on business volume, (part time or full time hours available). Employee membership benefits within the hotel food and beverage, golf and health club areas and free on-site parking are part of the package.
The qualities:
The ideal candidate will be personable and motivated. You must be able to work as part of a busy team and as an individual, and have high standards of service and cleanliness. Experience is preferred but not essential. We pride ourselves on our speedy and knowledgeable service, along with the atmosphere created by our team. If you think that you could enjoy being part of this, then please apply.
Position Summary:
As a Breakfast team member you will ensure that all guests are served to the company standard in the restaurant. You will ensure that the highest standards of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times within all food and beverage areas.
Additionally, you will serve and explain Menu dishes, drinks, and coffees to guests including ingredients and discussing any allergy information.
To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation at all times being punctual for scheduled shifts and maintaining a good attendance record.
The position requires a flexible approach to early morning start and afternoon finish if required, working in all areas across the department.
Main Responsibilities:
- To follow established Company Policies and Procedures & maintain company standards in all areas of responsibility with particular emphasis on Customer Services.
- To be responsible for setting and organising the restaurant in preparation for breakfast service first thing in the morning before the restaurant opens, ensuring all tables are laid according to the company standard, buffet stations are set with the relevant equipment and condiments are available.
- To be responsible for taking Food and Beverage orders, communicate to the chef’s regarding any special preferences or allergy, collecting food orders from kitchen and serving them to guests in a timely manner. Maintaining the breakfast buffet, replenishing beverages and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the meal service and visit.
- To adhere to the safe and efficient operating procedures of all department equipment and to report any deficiencies.
- To be aware of and adhere to applicable hotel rules, regulations, legislation and procedures, national legislation (Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection).
- To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the hotel.
- To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, attending training as required and appropriate.
- To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required.
Planning and Organisation:
- To be responsible for preparing and setting tables and buffet stations ready for any lunch time functions if required to do so after breakfast service.
- To ensure the restocking and maintaining of the still area with all the required supplies (e.g. t-bags, coffee, juices, condiments etc.) within the post holders’ sphere of responsibility and this area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
- To ensure tables are cleared at the end of service and prepare for evening meal setting.
As a Breakfast team member your key focus of this role is the service of breakfast to our guests and customers alike you will be actively involved in quality assurance, continuous professional development as well as promoting a positive image of the Hotel and overall services.
Night Porter (Post Reference No: NP/0120)
Salary: £18,785 per annum (42.5 hour week)
Ufford Park Woodbridge are a busy, Quality in Tourism accredited Hotel situated just outside the town of Woodbridge. We attract a wide range of customers, each looking for something different from their visit to us and this creates a great and varied working environment. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to join us in our Night Porter Team.
The qualities:
The ideal candidate will be personable and motivated. You must be able to work as part of a busy team and as an individual, and have high standards of service and cleanliness. Experience is preferred but not essential. This role will require the candidate to work nights and weekend working from 10pm till 7am. We pride ourselves on our speedy and knowledgeable service, along with the atmosphere created by our team. If you think that you could enjoy being part of this, then please apply.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- All Reception duties
- Security of the hotel and the guests
- Safety and wellbeing of staff and guests whilst on the hotel premises
- Working behind the bar when the evening staff have left.
- Balancing tills and reconciling ready for the next day.
- Dealing with customers on a face to face basis.
- Preparing and serving food from the night menu
- Other ad-hoc duties
- A full Job Description can be emailed on request.
The Benefits
Full training in all aspects of your role, with room to take on new responsibilities and grow as a person. The chance to work as part of an excellent team of people. Wage increases with experience and responsibility. 28 days holiday per year, a pension scheme and employee membership benefits within the hotel food & beverage, golf & health club areas.
If you think you can meet the challenge of the above post and want to join a team dedicated to providing excellent hospitality by exceeding customers expectations, please apply through our Careers page on our website where you will be required to upload your CV and complete a Cover Letter outlining why you wish to work at Ufford Park, and how you meet the criteria of the role.
Applications should be submitted no later than: Thursday 20th February 2020
Please note that Ufford Park operates a two-stage interview procedure.
To apply for any of our vacancies, please click on the APPLY ONLINE button below.
After submitting your application, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date shown, then please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview.
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