Front of House Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
New Holgate Hotel
We are developing something very special in York and will be spending £2m on buying and refurbishing the property at 106-108 Holgate Road and turning it into a stylish boutique hotel, New Holgate.
Our Mission
We promise 12 stunning and individually designed rooms as well as dining options for both guests and local residents. Overnight stays will range from £200 to £300, with options including Double Suites, Luxury Suites and Family Suites with hot chocolate machines and gaming stations.
We are reimagining hospitality internationally, creating great ROI, driving commerciality with creativity and innovation. We put service at the heart of everything we do, partner with local suppliers, all within a 20-mile radius, we have 1GB broadband across the building, we are fully sustainable and strive to cut our carbon footprint to zero.
Located with private parking, in the residential area of Holgate, the hotel is within walking distance of the train station, York Racecourse and many of York’s leading attractions.
Employee Benefits
As well as being rewarded with fantastic benefits, training and development, you'll be joining one of the UK’s up and coming hotel brands which also operates across the serviced accommodation market in the great City of York.
- Discounted Friends and Family rates
- A range of development and apprenticeship programmes
- We’re committed to your development and progression with lots of promotion opportunities
- You’ll get all meals on duty
- Uniform provided
- We’re big on all things reward and recognition and celebrate success throughout the year
- Commitment to your health, mental health and well-being
- Flexible working arrangements
- Refer a friend incentives to influence your earning potential
Front of House Team Member
As a ‘Front of House Team Member’ you’ll be on the front line, delivering on our mission!
You’ll understand the importance of a fantastic first and last impression to the happiness of our guests. You’ll be passionate with the ability to inspire, motivate, and support your team to meet your goals and keep the department running smoothly. You’ll have high standards when it comes to guest experience and brand standards and you’ll take ownership and pride in your work.
Key duties
- Greeting guests
- Setting & cleaning tables for service
- Clean down & reset dinning areas after service
- Serving food & beverages in a professional manor with high levels of customer service
- Dealing with customer complaints
- Preparing bills & taking payments
- Available to work when the team and customer needs you most
You will have a strong hospitality background, preferably with the experience of working within a similar luxury hotel, have the passion and energy for a challenge and be solutions oriented.
You will never falter on striving for exceptional quality and standards. You’ll have a love for delivering amazing customer service.
You’ll be personable with excellent communication skills and have high expectations of yourself and others. You’ll demonstrate your passion by effortlessly engaging with guests, delivering on your promises and inspiring those around you.
New Holgate is looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our team and develop personally, as we develop as a brand.
Salary dependant on experience
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8-30 per week
Salary: £7.21-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Hotel
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Front of House Staff roles across New Holgate's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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