Job Details
This exceptional position is for an energetic, personable and enterprising live-in couple to run a prestigious shooting lodge in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales. Outside the shooting season, you will also be responsible for managing a small B&B and holiday accommodation business. The role requires a full-time housekeeper/cook and a part-time property maintenance person. A rent-free 2-3 bedroomed cottage is provided, as well as a car for business use. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly professional and friendly team, who provide some of the best shooting sport and accommodation in the country.
Applications from ex-military personnel (British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
Shooting season
- Hands-on, day-to-day management of the Shooting Lodge and attached Cottage
- Preparing and serving meals (Sunday/Monday/Tuesday) during the grouse season - Aug to late Nov
- Preparing and serving meals (10 single days) during the pheasant season - early Nov to end of Jan
- Maintaining the properties’ grounds, gardens and car
- Management of part time staff
Outside the shooting season
- Managing and promoting the Shooting Lodge as a 5-bedroom B&B
- Managing the Cottage as a self-catering holiday cottage
- Handling an efficient on-line and telephone booking system, including liaison with agencies
- Interacting with guests to promote business and encourage repeat visits
In quiet periods, the couple may be asked to assist with other general Estate tasks
Person Specification:
- Catering ability, including preparing and serving good home-cooking
- Organisational and practical skills
- Capable of managing a small part-time team of housekeeping and waiting staff
- Excellent communication skills
- Cheerful and engaging to make guests feel welcome
- Appreciative of the countryside and of countryside pursuits
- Computing and financially literate to manage household and business accounts
- Full driving licence essential due to the rural location
Benefits:
20 working days holiday per annum, plus statuary bank holidays (or time off in lieu of these)
2/3 bedroom cottage is provided rent free including Council Tax
Car
Salary
Salary £30k (combined salary)
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