Equestrian Assistant

Dorchester Collection; Sunningdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as an Equestrian Assistant at Coworth Park, where you'll care for horses and enhance guest experiences with your equestrian knowledge. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a renowned equestrian setting, fostering a community of loyal clients.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection

50% F&B discount at selected restaurants

Employee Introductory Scheme offered

Team members' awards and incentives schemes

Contributory pension scheme entitlement

Uniform laundered complimentary

Complimentary meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Basic Equestrian knowledge required.
• Experience in teaching is a plus.
• Previous hotel experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Feed, muck out, and groom horses, maintaining stables and equipment.
• Exercise horses daily for guest riding.
• Welcome guests and provide safety equipment before rides.

Skills

Basic Equestrian knowledge

General yard work

Experience in Teaching

Job description

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Join us as aEquestrian Assistant at Coworth Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

To work as part of the Equestrian team to provide the highest level of care and presentation of the horses and unprecedented service levels to our clients. To be an integral part of creating an Equestrian establishment with the best reputation in the hotel and equine industries with loyal clients who book regularly

What you'll get

• Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
• 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants
• Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
• Team members' awards and incentives schemes
• Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
• Uniform laundered complimentarily
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants

What you'll do

Stable Duties

• Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times.
• Exercising horses daily to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely.

Guest Interaction

• Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner
• Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times.
• Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavour to make the guest’s stay as memorable as possible
• Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times

Health & Safety

• Comply with all statutory and company health and safety, fire, bomb and security regulations
• Ensure job required certificates are kept up to date

Flexibility

• Along with your main duties you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when necessary and reasonably required
• You may on occasion be required to adjust your hours of work to cover the business needs

What you'll bring

• Basic Equestrian knowledge
• General yard work
• Experience in Teaching
• Desirable that you have had work experience within a hotel environment