Please note that we do not always have vacancies, so please
contact us at brightfuture@seymourhotels.com
to find out what jobs are currently available. Below is a
list of jobs that may become available:
•Bartender
•Chef de Partie
•Commis/Demi Chef
•Conference and Hall Porter
•Crèche Assistants
•Floor Housekeeper
•Head Receptionist
•Kitchen Porter
•Lifeguards
•Linen Keeper
•Receptionist
•Reception Shift Leader
•Room Attendant
•Waiter/Waitress
Bartender
You should have previous hotel bar experience, preferably to
have included cocktail and/or table service. A willing and cheerful
manner is needed as the job holder will need to work as a team
member and will come into constant contact with guests - Customer
orientated attitude essential. Good level of spoken English
required.
Chef de Partie
You must be fully qualified to Chef de Partie level, with good
standard (3 star +) hotels/restaurants. Some formal chef training
(eg. equivalent to UK City and Guilds 760.1/2 or NVQ 2/3) together
with appropriate food hygiene qualifications (eg. equivalent to UK
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate) will be of value.
Some supervision and training experience would be useful as you
may be assisting with the development of more junior chefs. A
willing and cheerful manner is needed as you will need to work as a
team member, in an often busy and stressful environment. A Customer
oriented attitude essential as many of our chefs have guest contact
at Carvery/Buffet tables.
Commis/Demi Chef
You will assist the Chef de Partie in the smooth running of your
section and help out in other areas of the kitchen as required.
Some formal chef's training would be of value, together with a
recognised certificate of food safety and hygiene. Support to
continue formal training may be available. A willing and cheerful
manner is needed in an often busy and stressful environment. A
customer oriented attitude is essential as many of our chef's have
guest contact at buffet tables.
Conference and Hall
Porter
Previous portering experience would be an advantage. Most of all
however you need to be flexible, prepared to lend a hand to all
sorts of tasks, enjoy working with customers and able to cope with
a fair amount of lifting. Duties include assisting with guest
luggage, providing guest information and setting up for functions
and conferences.
Crèche
Assistants
To care for under 3's with the guidance of our crèche leader.
NNEB or similar qualifications are an advantage; previous work with
children and impeccable references are essential. You would be
helping to create holiday's full of happy memories for young
guests. This position may be combined with other duties within the
hotel so a general interest in catering will be of value.
Floor
Housekeeper
You will be responsible for checking floor sections. Your role
will be to provide assistance to the Head Housekeeper with welfare
and discipline of staff in housekeeping, delegate and maintain the
best standards of service, with training and supervision of room
attendants, cleaners and house porters in allocated sections. The
ideal candidate will be a team leader, with previous experience and
lots of motivation and initiative.
Head
Receptionist
Previous experience in a senior front of house role is essential
for this position where you will be required to lead a team of
receptionists offering exceptional levels of service to our broad
range of customers and guests. Team work, strong communication and
supervisory skills together with good organisational and IT skills
are also required.
Kitchen Porter
Your main role will be to maintain a high standard of
cleanliness, hygiene and safety in the kitchen and to assist the
chefs generally. You must be willing to learn, take a pride in your
personal presentation and have a cheerful manner, as you will be
required to work well as part of the kitchen brigade. Previous
experience is not essential, as full training will be given.
Physical fitness is essential as this role can involve a lot of
lifting and carrying.
Lifeguards
To work in the Merton Hotel Aquadome and Leisure Club. Preferred
qualifications should include a current NPLGQ edition 6 and First
Aid Certificate. Desirable Swimming Teacher Certificate and Plant
Room Operations Certificate.
Linen Keeper
You will be responsible for the control of all linen and soft
furnishings and will provide general assistance in the Housekeeping
department - including when necessary the cleaning and preparation
of guest facilities. You will need good organisation skills,
literacy and spoken English language skills as this role may
involve dealing with guests. Previous experience and training in a
similar role ie within hotel housekeeping environment would be of
value.
Receptionist
A genuine people oriented attitude with preferably 1 or 2 years
previous hotel reception experience. Computer and keyboard skills
are necessary although specific training will be given in our hotel
system (Visual One). A willing and cheerful manner is needed as the
job holder will need to work as a team member in an often busy and
stressful environment. You must have excellent English skills -
both spoken and written, and the ability to speak French or German
would be a distinct advantage.
Receptionist Shift
Leader
The Reception Shift Leader provides support to the Head
Receptionist. You must already have considerable reception
experience and be ready for a supervisory position. A strong
customer focus, the ability to work calmly and effectively under
pressure and good teamwork skills are needed for this
role.
Room Attendant
You will be responsible for daily cleaning, bedmaking and
servicing of allocated rooms and corridors, as well as for other
duties as directed by the supervisory housekeeping staff. You must
like, and take a pride in, cleaning and housework. Full training
will be provided to assist you to meet hotel standards and to
understand cleaning procedures, use of cleaning materials and
equipment etc. A willing and cheerful manner is essential as you
will need to work as a team member and will come into regular
contact with guests. Physical fitness is essential as is the
requirement for absolute personal discretion,honesty and
trustworthiness.
Waiter/Waitress
You will be required to provide service and assistance to guests
and will be responsible for restaurant set up, greeting guests,
providing menu guidance and clearing tables etc. We have a variety
of restaurants including buffet/carvery style, informal bistro,
café bar style and more formal a la carte.
A willing and cheerful manner is essential as you will need to
work as a team member and will come into constant contact with
guests - Customer orientated attitude essential. A good level of
spoken English is required, together with previous waiting
experience.
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