Management Trainee

We are searching for outstanding individuals to join our dynamic, passionate, and fun team.

As an award-winning employer, we will invest in you by supporting your personal growth with training and development paths, and we'll celebrate and reward your success along the way!

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In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer:

• Enhanced pay
• 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, as well as preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability)
• 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) after completing a three-month probation
• FREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to relax when not 'on stage' looking after our guests. You'll find a range of hot and cold food options with different areas to unwind, catch up with colleagues, or watch TV.
• Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses, and Development Programmes
• Wage Stream allows you to access your wages before payday if needed
• 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 podcasts, fitness videos, recipes, and more
• And much more...

The Role

A structured 12-month development programme designed to provide you with a holistic insight and practical application into all areas of a successful hospitality business.

Working hands-on across all departments, you will be fully immersed in the culture and business of Rudding Park and experience the industry from the ground up. There are set objectives to achieve in each department and ad hoc projects during the year. You will also prepare and deliver a presentation to the Senior Management Team at Rudding Park as part of your graduation.

During the year, all management trainees will be invited to attend relevant training courses as part of the programme.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing all departmental objectives set to the required Rudding Park standard.
• Taking a hands-on approach to all tasks, setting an example as a management trainee to other team members.
• Fully participating and proactively engaging in all internal and external training courses attended.
• Demonstrating Rudding Park's core values.
• Managing your own time and schedule, ensuring clear communication with all Heads of Department professionally.

About You

Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for Hospitality.

You must hold a UK/EU passport and/or be eligible to work in the UK.

Previous experience in a hospitality or guest-facing role is preferred but not essential. This programme can be tailored to your current level of experience, passion, and willingness to take on responsibility and ownership.

Minimum requirement: A Levels or equivalent, e.g., Higher Education Qualification.

About Rudding Park

A privately-owned luxury hotel featuring 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants, a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses, and a meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful hotels in Harrogate.

Rudding Park boasts the UK's first Roof Top Spa, offering extensive hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. Guests can enjoy treatments, relax in the Escape Zone, swim in the indoor pool using natural waters, and visit the Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio, and Retail Therapy.