Restaurant Bar and Waiting Staff

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**Restaurant Bar and Waiting Staff (Ambleside Accommodation Available)**

**Did you Know?**

Set in the heart of the English Lake District and surrounded by breath-taking scenery, the Langdale Estate offers a choice of luxury hotel, self-catering and timeshare accommodation, spa experiences and therapies, restaurant, and traditional Lakeland Inn.

At Langdale we pride ourselves on giving our guests an exceptional service and treating them to luxury experiences and so we want people who want to make a difference, who care about creating a guest experience that is truly unique and memorable.

**Ambleside Staff Accommodation**

Ambleside town is a charming and picturesque place to live, with a rich history and a vibrant community. One of the many benefits of living in this delightful town is the easy access to the nearby Langdale Valley. The valley is situated just a short drive away from Ambleside and offers residents an abundance of opportunities to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. From leisurely strolls through the low-level valleys to challenging hikes up the fells, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The close proximity of this natural playground means that residents of Ambleside can enjoy all that the Lake District has to offer while still enjoying the benefits of living in a vibrant and charming town.

**Purpose of the Role**

To support all of us here at Langdale in delivering exceptional guest service. Working as part of our Stove Restaurant Team to create a relaxed atmosphere for our guests with their premium dining or drinking experience.

**Role Requirements**
- Waiting on in our Stove Restaurant
- Working behind our Bar serving anything from cocktails to coffee
- Covering our Spa Deli Counter
- Greeting and making memories by chatting with our guests
- Monday morning could be serving coffee and eggs, Tuesday night carving a sharing lamb at the table and Wednesday shaking up a cocktail or pouring a pint.

**What is our Promise to you?**

Our HR vision is to encourage and guide our colleagues to have confidence and knowledge to thrive in their roles, enhance our guest experience and continue the legacy of the Langdale Estate.

We commit to offering you:

- The right equipment to do the job to the best of your ability.
- Nourishing work to engage you.
- Meaningful work with the understanding why your role is so important to our success; we are all a piece of the puzzle
- Psychological safety; with trained Mental Health First Aiders, together with a confidential, impartial Employee Assistance Program (EAP); there is always support for you.
- Physical Safety: no stone is left unturned with H&S and continuous improvement is a habit as part of our culture.
- Development: if you want to grow in your role or personally let us know and we will work with you to develop your skills.
- Job security: fixed term and permanent contracts only. No zero hours or rolling contracts here
- Staff Website holding a wealth of staff information; and open to your ideas too.

With an Estate filled with nature, promise, laughter, clear skies (and rainy) our place of work offers something like no-other establishment could. Come over the cattle grid entrance the beauty and tranquillity is paramount. If you love the outdoors, the guest experience and reaching your potential then Langdale is certainly for you

**A few ‘need to knows’**
- This role is offered at an hourly rate of £9.62 for live-in, this includes accommodation and utilities paid for
- Interview could be virtual or on site, often followed by a paid working trial.
- All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
- Accommodation offered is in Ambleside, you will need to provide your own transport to and from the Estate.

**A Few Staff Perks**

From Day One
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme up to £300.00
- 24-hour helpline to support you through any of life’s issues or problems (aka our EAP)
- Free onsite parking
- Free access to the fitness and leisure facilities
- Free meals available, and available in a staff canteen
- On Site Staff Discounts; Wainwrights Pub, Brimstone Spa (plus 1 guest), Brimstone Hotel, Stove Restaurant
- External Discounts; Kendal Physio, Windermere Cruises, B&Q Trade.
- 20 days holiday plus statutory public holidays
- Increased holiday allowance after 2 and 5 years length in service.
- Annual Flu Jab Vouchers
- Monthly Prize Draws; Guest Nominations, Colleagues Nomination, Brimstone Spa Thermal Prize Draw
- Be a guest for the night free of charge Stay in our Langdale hotel, B&B rate for one night.

After 6 months
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Life Cover up to twice your salary