Job Vacancies
We’re a smart, vibrant 4 star Country House Hotel and Restaurant and we’ve been thrilling guests for over 50 years.
We have a 40 cover restaurant, 16 luxury en suite bedrooms and a thriving wedding business. We have 2 AA rosettes, and a fantastic team of friendly, enthusiastic staff who care passionately about the business.
We've been voted "Best Small Hotel in Devon" and "Runner Up Best Small Hotel in the South West" in the 2020/21 Tourism Awards
As a result of ongoing growth, we are always on the look out for happy, committed people to join us. This is a great place to work with a great team spirit, good rates of pay and stunning surroundings.
If you are interested in joining us, please send your email to julie@thehornofplenty.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you, even if we’re not currently listing any vacancies.
Vacancy - Assistant Restaurant Manager
We're looking for an warm, outgoing, energetic person to join our team on a full time basis.
Role
To oversee our very busy restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant Manager, acting as the "maitre d'hote".
To train, develop, manage and motivate staff, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.
To plan tables, set up bar, restaurant, sitting rooms and outside patio area.
To warmly welcome guests, make them feel special and valued.
To take orders, describe dishes, communicate any allergies/dietary needs to the kitchen.
To serve food and drink, ensure guests are happy, resolve any issues, take payments.
In the evenings, to act as Hotel Manager, doing whatever is needed to ensure the comfort and happiness of guests.
To open up the hotel in the mornings and close down at night.
Person spec
Min 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Enthusiastic, warm, energetic, a people person who likes to be busy.
A natural planner, always looking ahead.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Super flexible.
Calm under pressure.
Salary and benefits
Salary: To £25,000 per annum + tips + 28 days holiday + pension.
Working on average 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays.
Shifts include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Excellent working environment, and the opportunity to be part of a closely-knit team.
Live-in or live-out, whichever you prefer.
Requirements
We’re looking for candidates who are confident, outgoing, great with customers, 100% reliable and always willing to “go the extra mile” to deliver outstanding service.
Interested? Please send your CV to julie@thehornofplenty.co.uk
Vacancy - Waiting Staff
Salary and benefits
Hourly pay: To £9.50 per hour depending on age/experience + tips + 28 days holiday (pro rata).
16-20 hours per week, we're flexible. Must include some weekends.
Excellent working environment and the opportunity to be part of a closely-knit team.
Normal shifts are 8am - 12 noon, 12 noon - 4pm and 7pm - 11pm.
Role
To welcome guests, take orders, serve food and drink, clear and re-set tables, polish plates, glasses and cutlery, take payments, go the "extra mile" to ensure every guest has an enjoyable experience.
Requirements
You must be aged 18 or over, as the role includes regular bar work.
We’re looking for candidates living local to Tavistock who are warm, friendly and outgoing, good with customers, and passionate about delivering outstanding service.
You need to be flexible, 100% reliable and willing to work additional hours at short notice.
You will also need your own transport, as we are not on a bus route.
Previous experience in a similar environment desirable, however full training will be provided.
Interested? Please email julie@thehornofplenty.co.uk