General Assistant

Hand Picked Hotels Ltd; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels Ltd is seeking a General Assistant for Woodlands Park Hotel in Cobham. The role focuses on housekeeping with opportunities to learn Reception and other hotel operations.

It is a full-time, permanent position, 5 days out of 7, 40 hours per week, with a starting rate of £13 per hour plus service charge. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to high standards, guest care, and a welcoming culture, with benefits and ongoing training to support career growth within

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel environment in housekeeping or as General Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Primarily housekeeping-focused with high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
• Progressively develop skills across Reception and wider hotel operations.
• Potential to gain experience in multiple departments to become a well-rounded hotel all-rounder.

Skills

Housekeeping

Reception

Job description

General Assistant – Woodlands Park Hotel
Location: Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3QB
Salary: Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic General Assistant at Woodlands Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Set amid Surrey’s picturesque countryside, Woodlands Park Hotel is more than a striking country house retreat - it’s a workplace where excellence, creativity, and hospitality come together. From luxurious weddings and distinguished events to indulgent getaways, our team crafts experiences that guests remember long after they leave.

Joining us means being part of a team that values professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care. With 57 beautifully styled bedrooms, acclaimed dining, and elegant event spaces, you’ll work in surroundings that are as inspiring as the experiences we deliver.

Whether your passion lies in guest services, culinary excellence, event management, or wellness, Woodlands Park Hotel offers opportunities to grow, learn, and contribute to a team committed to creating exceptional moments. Here, every role matters and every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impression.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Woodlands Park Hotel offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

The role is primarily housekeeping focused, ensuring exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest satisfaction, while progressively developing skills and knowledge across Reception and wider hotel operations. Following successful tenure and proficiency within Housekeeping, opportunities will be provided to gain experience within Reception and other operational departments, creating a well-rounded hotel all-rounder capable of supporting multiple areas of the business.

This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £13 plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

• We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We thrive on excelling together to ensure as a team we deliver service, excellence and consistency, fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership & teamwork.
• You will have passion and pride in delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised service to ensure our guests experiences are memorable.
• You will have previous experience working within a hotel environment in either housekeeping or as a General Assistant.

Who we are

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.