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Food and Beverage Graduate Trainee
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We are searching for outstanding individuals to join our dynamic, passionate and fun team. We are looking for The Best of the Best - could this be you?!
As an award-winning employer, we will invest in you; supporting your personal growth with training and development paths and we'll celebrate and reward your success along the way!
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer:
- Service Charge (Tronc) earn up to an additional £3,000 per year
- Company sick pay for up to 4 weeks
- A range of discounts including 50% off spa days and dining, not to mention preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability of course)
- Annual party, family fun days, award dinners - we love to celebrate!
- Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) when you complete a three month probation
- FREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to chill out, when not 'on stage' looking after our guests. You'll find a range of hot and cold food options with different areas to relax, catch up with your 'co-stars' or watch TV.
- Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes.
- Can't wait until pay day? Wage Stream allows you to pay yourself when you need it!
- Hospitality Rewards include FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1
- Local discounts on gym memberships
- Complimentary counselling sessions to support mental health
- Wellbeing App with a range of support such as podcasts, fitness videos, recipes
- AND MUCH MORE.........
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About The Role
A structured 12-18 month development programme designed to provide you with a holistic insight and practical application, into all areas of a successful food and beverage business.
Working hands on across all operational food and beverage departments, including Clocktower Brasserie, Horto Restaurant and our Meeting and Events department. You will be fully immersed into the culture and business of Rudding Park and truly experience the industry from the ground up.
You will receive one to one mentor with regular feedback as well as monthly graduate trainee team meetings.
Completion of department objectives and a practical assignment aligned to the Food and Beverage placement time.
During the year all graduate food and beverage trainees will be invited to attend relevant training courses.
Key Responsibilities
- Completing all departmental objectives set to the required Rudding Park standard.
- Taking a hands on approach to all tasks set, setting an example as a graduate trainee to other members of the team.
- Fully participate and take a proactive role in all, internal and external, training courses attended.
- Demonstrate Rudding Park core values.
- Manage your own time and programme movements ensuring clear communication with all Heads of Department in a professional manner.
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About You
- Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for Hospitality.
- Must hold a UK/EU passport and/or be eligible to work in the UK.
- Previous experience in a hospitality or guest facing role would be preferred but not essential. This programme can be tailored to your current level of experience, passion and appetite to take on responsibility and ownership.
- Minimum requirement A Levels or equivalent i.e. Higher Education Qualification.
About Rudding Park
A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels.
Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.
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