General Assistant

The Buttermere Court Hotel is looking for a General Assistant to join their expanding team. As the General Assistant, you will work alongside management to ensure the smooth-running of both the hotel and the restaurant. From serving breakfast to pouring pints, making sandwiches to making beds and greeting guests on Reception, if you like variety then this is the perfect role for you.

We are looking for an individual who can work mornings, evenings and weekends, assisting with the opening and closing of the venue throughout the week. This position may also be taken with live in accommodation.

This fantastic, varied position will provide training in multiple areas of the hotel and restaurant therefore flexibility and an eagerness to learn is key. The successful candidate will also receive online qualifications such as health and safety and data protection certificates.

The required skillset for this job is to be reliable, organised, empathetic, enthusiastic, efficient and calm under pressure. If you feel like you can deliver the above along with exceptional customer service then please get in touch.

Prior customer service or hospitality experience is preferable, as well as basic bar skills. You must also be computer literate and have strong communication skills.

The Buttermere Court hotel is situated within the small village of Buttermere boasting two cafes and a quaint church. There is a second hotel opposite with two onsite restaurants and a scenic campsite to one side of the square with luxury yurts. The hotel is just a 25 minute drive from Keswick in one direction and 25 minutes from Cockermouth in the other; both with lots of shop, restaurants and attractions. The Buttermere Court Hotel is positioned between two of the most beautiful lakes - Buttermere on one side and Crummock Water on the other which are both just a 5-10 minute walk away. The hotel sees a phenomenal number of tourists in the busy summer months and is quieter in the winter season. Due to its more remote location and limited public transportation, the position is recommended for someone who holds a driving license and has access to their own vehicle.

As well as a competitive salary, you will receive:

Complimentary soft drinks plus tea/coffee/ hot chocolate
Free lunch if working 7 hours or more
COMPLIMENTARY MASSAGES & YOGA CLASSES as part of our Wellbeing at Work Programme
Accredited online hospitality courses & face-to-face training
10% discount in The Court Hotel Group's hotels and restaurants
Newly refurbished team accommodation (private double room)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent,

• Company events


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free or subsidised travel


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking


• Store discount


Supplemental pay types:

• Tips


Work Location: In person