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The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa Country Estate & Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,400-acre estate has gone from strength-to-strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, The View One Rosette Restaurant, Macleod’s Bar and a Five-Bubble rated spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, Land Rover Experience, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.

The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporates, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad. We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region, with a tailor-made offering from an intimate barn ceremony to a magnificent marquee reception, as well as a range of picture-perfect outside locations.

We’re not just a hotel — we’re a destination. Set on a 1,400-acre estate near Skipton, The Coniston offers an unforgettable experience to guests and a rewarding career to our people. We're proud of our Yorkshire roots and our family-run heritage, and we’re just as proud of the people who make our story possible.

You’ll be joining a warm, inclusive and professional team who are passionate about exceptional hospitality and excited for what’s ahead.

• You’ll be a key player in delivering our new farm-to-fork dining vision — collaborating with the kitchen, estate team and suppliers to bring local, seasonal ingredients to life.
• You’ll provide hands-on leadership to a dynamic front-of-house team across our restaurants and bars.
• You’ll take ownership of guest experience, team culture, and commercial performance, ensuring every service is smooth, welcoming, and memorable.
• You’ll help shape and implement innovative new ideas — from local tasting menus to unique dining experiences on the estate.

• A proven hospitality leader with experience in premium dining environments.
• Someone who thrives on the floor, leading by example and bringing infectious energy to every shift.
• A people person with a genuine passion for great food, great service, and great stories.
• A strategic thinker with solid commercial acumen, confident with rotas, cost control and maximising revenue.
• A strong communicator and natural team coach, mentor and motivator.

• £40,000 – £42,000 per year + service (up to £2,500/year) + performance-related bonus
• 45hors a week
• Live-in accommodation (2 miles from hotel – subject to availability)
• 28 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Monthly and annual recognition awards
• Access to the award-winning Nàdarra Spa, including discounted treatments and memberships
• Hotel discounts for family & friends
• Free on-site parking
• Nest pension scheme and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, personal development, and progression opportunities
• Meals on duty

• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Valid UK driving licence preferred due to our rural location

If you're excited by the idea of redefining rural dining and building something special with a passionate and ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

and let’s shape the future of food at The Coniston together.