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Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DW
Full Time and Weekend
If you enjoy working within a team environment and can deliver excellent customer service, we welcome your application:-
Sales Advisors
Full-time Pets & Aquatics Team Leader
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, friendly, confident and hard working Sales Associates to join our thriving team in our busy concept store in Bowness on Windermere.
40 hours per week including weekends on a rota basis. A proven track record of working in a supervisory role is essential. Attractive salary based on experience **************************************************
We are looking to hear from candidates who will deliver exceptional customer service and will achieve individual and store sales targets.
Full-time Furniture Team Member
The ideal candidate would have previous customer service experience and the ability to work well in busy environments.
40 hours per week - working 1 weekend in 2
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To apply please email a covering letter and your CV to pandorabowness@hotmail.co.uk (please state which position you are applying for).
Full-time Warehouse Team Member 40 hours per week - working 1 weekend in 2
Or for more information please contact Claire on 015394 44541.
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Closing date Friday 3rd April 2015
Full-time House Plants Team Member 40 hours per week - working 1 weekend in 2
Web Sales & Marketing Executive
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Full-time Checkout Team Member
Full time, Salary: c £21K – 24K (dependent on experience)
40 hours per week – including every weekend
Weekend Checkout Team Member
Would you like to be part of the team that manages the main tourism website for The Lake District, Cumbria?
Saturdays 9am-6pm, Sundays 10am-5.30pm
************************************************** • Team Member - up to £6.64 (depending on age) • Staff Discount • Company Pension Scheme • Free transport to and from work (selected areas)
For an Application Form and Job Description please contact Gaynor Marshall on 015394 33434 or e-mail gaynor.marshall@hayesgardenworld.co.uk Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2015
As Web Sales & Marketing Executive you would be in charge of the content management of the www.golakes.co.uk website and play a key role in developing the online strategy for Cumbria Tourism. We are looking for a candidate with experience in web design, a keen eye for detail and the ability to fit in well within an existing team. You would also be customer facing with a key sales focus. It is desirable that you have a suitable qualification/experience in web development, a knowledge of hosting and domain management, online analytics and Search Engine Optimisation. You will need to have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Full application details can be viewed on www.cumbriatourism.org/jobs Closing date for applications: 13 April 2015
Receptionist / Reservationist
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Windermere Marina Village are looking to recruit a Receptionist / Reservationist for our marina and holiday resort in Bowness on Windermere. The ideal candidate will have excellent telephone and face to face communication skills as well as being computer literate, confident and a team player.
Self catering with character
Weekend Cleaners Required Excellent rates of pay. Own transport required.
Working straight shifts from 9am to 5.30pm, weekend working is required in this role. Salary from £15,100 p.a. pro rata depending on experience - Full and part time applicants will be considered for this role.
We require friendly individuals to join our busy team of selfemployed cleaners, preparing our holiday properties ready for our guests arrival.
To apply please forward your CV to Hannah.sewell@wmv.co.uk or Hannah Sewell, Accommodation Manager, Windermere Marina Village, Bowness on Windermere LA23 3JQ
In the first instance contact Zena & Keeley Tel No 015394 87128 option 1 Or email housekeeping@lakelovers.co.uk
CURRENTLY RECRUITING:
Receptionist • Restaurant Staff
Spa Therapists • Gardener • Housekeeping Staff
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a family-run hotel with a long-standing team and a friendly environment. We are looking for people that are friendly, charming, enthusiastic, well presented, with good manners, good communication skills, and good English. Positions are full time, live in or out, with 28 days paid holiday, all meals on duty provided, great subsidised local staff accommodation. Salary commensurate with experience. Crook Road, Nr Windermere LA23 3NE
015394 88818
thegilpin.co.uk/jobs
www.thegilpin.co.uk
Catey Hotel of the Year 2012-13 • VisitBritain Hotel of the Year 2011-12 • Condé Nast Johansens Country House Hotel of the Year 2013
Hotel & Catering
Elterwater, Langdale Valley, Nr Ambleside LA22 9HY We are currently looking for the following staff to join our very happy team. We offer excellent salaries to the right applicants.
Commis Chef
Must have experience in a quality kitchen. We would be looking for someone who is dedicated to the profession and wants to further their career.
Assistant Housekeeper/ General Assistant
This is a full time position mainly housekeeping but also the oportunity to develop as a front of house member of staff, duties will include housekeeping and waitressing. We do have live-in accomodation for either two individuals or a couple. Applicants must be well presented with excellent communication skills and also to be able to speak English. Please apply by sending CV’s and recent photo to info@eltermere.co.uk or telephone 015394 37207 and speak to Aimee or Ruth.
Food and Beverage Manager
We are looking for an experienced manager with excellent hospitality skills to join our award winning Hotel. You’ll need to be highly motivated and dynamic with the ability to work under pressure. You will be responsible for the restaurant and bar; bringing these departments together in order to further increase the guest experience. You will also be required to ensure that the high standards are maintained throughout the food and beverage departments, therefore working closely with our chef ensuring quality, standards and costs are all maintained effectively for both food and beverage operations. This is a senior position and you will need to have the relevant experience to ensure you and your team offer only the highest standard on every level. This is both an interesting and rewarding role where no two days are ever the same. Your working pattern will be 5 days out of 7, covering Duty Manager shifts when needed. This position comes with an excellent salary.
Chef De Partie
We are currently seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our award winning kitchen brigade. The Chef de Partie that joins our team must have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, must have a real passion for food, a can do attitude and must be capable of running your own section whilst maintaining a high standard of service. You must ensure excellent food hygiene practices are observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and cooking, and must avoid unnecessary wastage, observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner. Excellent salary dependent upon experience. In addition we offer live in accommodation, all meals whilst on duty, uniform, and free use of our indoor swimming pool.
General Assistants & Housekeeping Staff Also required. Please enquire for details. Applicants to apply by email to Jonathan Allan on jonathan.allan@r-hotels.co.uk Tel: 0844 502 7587
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Holbeck Ghyll is a 30 bedroomed luxury hotel with three AA rosettes and four red stars. We are looking for the following chefs:
Breakfast Chef Full or part time; flexible to suit individual. Responsible for the service of breakfast and the preparation of lounge menu and afternoon tea. 7am start.
Chef de Partie Experience in other rosette kitchens is preferable. Salary range from £16k-£19k depending on experience. We require a good team player to work in the brigade of 10.
Private Dining Chef Responsible for the preparation and service of Private Dining Set Menus to 3 rosettes standard to groups of 6 or more people. Key skills are good planning, organisation and self motivation. With all positions, evening and weekend work is essential. On site live in accommodation is available, except for the Breakfast Chef position. 28 days holiday, competitive pay rates, good gratuities, company pension contributions, excellent career progression. Please apply in confidence to Andrew McPherson, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, Windermere LA23 1LU Tel: 01539 432 375 Email: andrew.mcpherson@holbeckghyll.com
STAFF REQUIRED We need a Breakfast Chef. Are you tired of working in a hot, airless kitchen? Do you crave natural light, no radiant heat due to state of the art equipment to enable your creativity? So, come and join us. Excellent salary, massive incentives especially if you like going to the gym and food & drink. Please telephone Stephen Dodd or Jonny Watson on 015394 36347 We are also looking for:
Housekeepers, Full and part-time Front of House staff & a Full/part-time Receptionist to work for a business that prides itself on a reputation for outstanding service and hospitality Good rates of pay and use of the leisure facilities at Langdale. Own transport would be an advantage. Please telephone Stephen Dodd or Mary Maughan on 015394 36347
We have opportunities for enthusiastic; customer focused staff with excellent communication skills and positive attitude for the vacancies below.
THE OLD ENGLAND HOTEL & SPA BOWNESS ON WINDERMERE
• Kitchen Brigade (various levels) • Bar/ Restaurant team members • Spa therapist and Spa Receptionist (inc weekends) • Housekeeping/ Laundry Assistant All positions are Live out Please send cv to the attention of: Justine Levitt Email: hr_admin.oldengland@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Macdonald Old England Hotel and Spa, Church Street, Bowness on Windermere LA23 3DF
Red Dragon Pub Kirkby Lonsdale
Experienced & enthusiastic Crooklands Hotel is a family run hotel offering a lovely welcoming environment to everyone. The hotel has 30 guest bedrooms, banqueting and conference suites and two restaurants. As we are a family run hotel all employees work together as a team to create a wonderful experience for guests to enjoy time after time.
Duty Manager Position
The ideal candidate should be flexible, dedicated, enjoy a hands on approach with good organisation, communication and leadership skills with strong knowledge of the hospitality industry including food and beverage skills. This position would be suitable for someone with previous hotel experience looking to proceed into management. As a duty manger you will make sure our high standards remain and you are friendly and welcoming to all guests. You will be able to think fast on your feet and deal with any situations that arise in an efficient and professional manner. Working hours include breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts including lock ups and the occasional over night, on average 45-50 hours a week including weekends, competitive rates of pay depending on experience.
General Assistant/ Front of House Position
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our front of house team; includes bar and restaurant work. We are looking for a positive individual with good customer service skills and a passion for this industry.
Second Chef required.
Excellent rates of pay for the right person. Contact Keith on
015242 71205 Old Stamp House Restaurant Ambleside
Staff required Front of House & Kitchen positions We are currently looking to expand our team. Good rates of pay and excellent tips. Please call 015394 32775 or email oldstamphouse@outlook.com
Full and part time positions available which include; breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts including weekends, competitive rates of pay depending on experience. For further information please contact Gemma Shah (G.M) on 015395 67432 or reception@crooklands.com or visit www.crooklands.com.
Cook/Kitchen Supervisor For Poppi Red’s busy tearoom in Hawkshead, LA22 0NT. We’re looking for a person to join our enthusiastic team. Experience is desirable but not essential; creativity and enthusiasm are required. Start immediately, full time position, no split shifts or evenings. Pay negotiable depending on experience. Please contact Kim on 015394 36434
www.poppi-red.co.uk
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Coffee Shop Manager We are looking for an exceptional individual to manage our busy 65-seater Coffee Shop on the A65 at Ingleton (just 10 minutes from Kirkby Lonsdale), working four or five days a week, in charge of a well-established team. Experience in a similar establishment would be an advantage. If you think you might be that person, and would like to be considered to join the team here at Country Harvest, then please call us for an application form.
Watermill Inn & Brewery
Duty Bar Manager
Full-time position, working 5 days over 7. Weekly pay, 28 days paid holiday, competitive rates of pay. Experience required.
Part-time Bar Person Full-time Kitchen Porter also required.
Please call Denise, Mick, Linda or Kath on
01539 821309
Closing date for applications Monday, March 30th, 2015. Please also attach a copy of your CV to the form.
Country Harvest, New Road, Ingleton, LA6 3PE tel: 015242-42223 email: info@country-harvest.co.uk www.country-harvest.co.uk
Want to cook fantastic dishes? Join a young winning team?
Salary to £18,000 + tip and profit share (Accommodation available)
Glenville House Guest House Windermere
Part Time Staff Required
Housekeeping/Kitchen Assistant
Experienced Chef de Partie Call Sally on 01768 341252 or email: sally@theinnatbrough.co.uk
18 to 21 hours per week (Mornings, includes Sat & Sun) Must be Experienced, March to October, £7.50 per hour Telephone: 015394 43371 Email: mail@glenvillehouse.co.uk
Dutton Cuisine Ltd are hiring! Village Inn/ Forthcoming business venture Having invested in a brand new kitchen and refurbishment at the Village Inn, and with expansion plans for a new business venture, Dutton Cuisine Ltd is recruiting for the following vacancies:
Assistant Manager We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person to support and assist in the running of our restaurant. A great opportunity for someone with restaurant experience of waiting tables. The position is full time and permanent. Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BU T: 015394 33332 E: eat@thepriesthole.co.uk
Sous Chef: Approx. £25,000 Chef de Partie: Approx. £21,000 - £23,000 Commis Chef: Starting wage £7.25/hour Front of House: team members at all levels, Starting wage £7.00/hour depending on experience Live in accommodation available for all of the above.
Miller Howe Café: The traditional Miller Howe Café in Grasmere is also currently looking for a Senior Team Member to join the team and help to take service and standards to the next level. (Live in accommodation not available).
The Sun Coniston (.com) is looking for
To apply for any position, please send a copy of your CV to headoffice@dutton-cuisine.co.uk
After 15 years of chefs (including mad, bad and barking), we have developed a menu idea which is quietly going very well because it is simple, popular and relies on sensible people who prefer quality, traditional, farmhouse-style cooking.
For further information, please call 07760 474944.
Long term prospect, decent wage, flexibility in what we produce and sell; will suit organised, reliable or aspiring cooks who want to develop their skills, earn and learn.
The All New GILPIN BRIDGE INN, LEVENS
2 Reliable Cooks
Our lady in charge is Debbie, our number is 015394 41248
The Ship Inn & Wheelhouse, Bowness • Full time Waiting on & Bar Staff • Night Club Bar Staff Weekends essential, good rates of pay. Please call Dave, Myke or Ian on 015394 45001
Requires a:
Full-time Head Chef to build the business & run all aspects of the kitchen. must be passionate about what they do, accommodation is available, rate of pay dependent on experience. Please call Lesley on 015395 52206
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Country Harvest
General Vacancies
Customer Sales Advisor
ecatering are one of the fastest growing suppliers of commercial catering equipment to the trade throughout the UK. Our customer base includes restaurants, schools, bars, hotels, cafes etc. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our office based sales / customer service team and are looking for a confident individual, with good telephone manner to join us. The role covers sales & customer service calls on the telephone, and processing of online and telephone orders. Based in our office near Cark In Cartmel, you will join a small team and gain experience of all aspects of the business. Essential skills required for the role are:good telephone manner, computer skills and familiarity with word processing along with the ability to empathise with customers and have a willingness to learn. Starting salary is dependent on experience and will be between £15,000 - £17,000 per annum plus sales bonus. 4 weeks holidays plus statutory days. Hours of work Mon – Fri 9.30 to 5.30. Please send applications via email including CV, covering letter / application along with a contact telephone number to samantha@ecatering.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 31st March 2015.
Programme Assistant (Community & Leisure) x2 2 Year Fixed Term Contract- 37 hours per week Salary £16,572 to £19,048 per annum The Council is looking to recruit two flexible and well-organised individuals as Programme Assistants to work in the Community and Leisure Group. The Group’s diverse services include parks and open spaces, Lake Windermere, car parking, arts, culture and events, public halls and markets. The successful candidates will provide administrative and technical assistance to the project teams from project conception to completion. This will include the production of project information, developing and updating databases, maintaining website pages, liaising with suppliers, raising work orders and processing invoices. The post holders must be able to drive and have access to a car. Interviews will either be held on Monday 13 April or Tuesday 14 April 2015. Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 30 March 2015 For further information including the job description, person specification and details of how to apply please visit us at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/recruitment Human Resources Group,South Lakeland District Council South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 7UQ Tel: 01539 793298 / Email: recruitment@southlakeland.gov.uk
‘Recruiting talent; Developing skills’ Ann House - Ann Street, Kendal LA9 6AA
South Lakeland District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Ann House provides specialist placements for individuals with varying degrees of a learning disability who may also present needs which are complex and challenging. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic team to deliver a high quality service. Competitive rates apply.
First Level Nurses
(RMN/RNLD) - Full-time / part-time / bank for Days
and Nights with hourly rates from £12 - £14.00 per hour.
Healthcare Support Workers
Full-time / part-time / bank for Days and Nights with hourly rates from £7 - £9.00 per hour. Please contact Andrea Carruthers (Registered Manager) for further information or Angela Robinson (Administrator) for an Application Form on 01539 730551.
Driver/ Post Erector 3.5t / 7.5t C1 Delivery Driver Kendal
We are a fast moving and forward thinking food wholesaler, based in Kendal. We are looking for candidates who have good geographical knowledge, experience in driving and delivering. You will need the ability to work under pressure as well as being customer focused. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and hold a current clean UK driving licence.
Please visit our website: www.handscp.co.uk to download application form
This is a full time position, initially for six months with a view to becoming a permanent position. It is essential the candidate applying for the 7.5t Delivery Driver position has a CPC driver’s card.
Submit application form to: andreacarruthers@handscp.co.uk
Please send your CV to info@parsonsofkendal.co.uk
for the period 28th March to 15th May. Pay £9 per hour. If driver has own van or estate car we will be prepared to pay for hire of vehicle. Contact John Studholme
01539 740511
Heart of the Lakes, Ambleside Opportunity to join our
JOINER Holker is seeking to recruit a full-time, qualified Joiner, who will undertake a wide range of joinery activity across the Estate. This will encompass site and workshop joinery activity.
Maintenance team 5 days per week, Good rate of pay. Clean driving licence, knowledge of South Lakes Area, General D.I.Y knowledge an advantage.
The ability to work with enthusiasm, flexibility, demonstrating attention to detail, competently and safely using machinery and equipment and possessing a capacity for hard work are all essential skills required in this role.
Call Jo Harris on 015394 32321/33110 Or email; joanna@heartofthelakes.co.uk
An attractive remuneration package will be offered.
Lonsdale Galleries, Bowness
For more information, go to the website www.holker. co.uk Please apply in writing with a full CV to: Mark Carroll - Estates Building Surveyor Holker Group, The Estate Office, Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 7PH Or e-mail: markc@holker.co.uk Closing date for applications: 27th March 2015
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Require a
Retail Assistant to work Saturday or Sunday in our busy gift shop. Extra hours will be available to cover holidays so flexibility is useful. Please apply within or e-mail: nick@woodbrim.plus.com
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New Year, New Career. New Year is always a good time to step into a new career. Caring is rewarding with great job satisfaction, if you think you could do it then it may be the right career for you!
Premier Care is one of the largest independent providers of care in the community in the North West. We are recruiting: We will offer you:
Carers, Support Workers & Re-enablers • • • • •
Excellent rates of pay Full induction programme & ongoing training Paid annual leave Flexible hours to suit your availability Friendly working environment
Kendal Office:
Ulverston Office:
kendal-enquiries@prem-care.co.uk
ulverston-enquiries@prem-care.co.uk
01539 73 63 53
Covering the North & South Kendal, Kirby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe, Staveley, Natland & Oxenholme areas
01229 588 588
Covering the Barrow, Dalton & Ulverston areas
An enhanced DBS disclosure is required. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
www.prem-care.co.uk
Cumbria
Location: Holehird, Windermere Cumbria Salary: A full time annual average salary of £12,000 per annum (this includes enhancements for any unsociable and weekend work undertaken) Hours:
Full time, flexible working hours available, part time hours available. Some weekend work is required.
Holehird is a nursing home providing care for adults with an age range from 18 upwards who have complex health needs. You will work in a friendly and informal home set in beautiful surroundings. You will be involved in working alongside a professional healthcare team in supporting people who use our services with all aspects of their daily living needs. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as we offer a comprehensive training with support plan. You must be willing to undertake mandatory training. We also support and encourage individuals with their personal professional development plan and further education and training is available. The home and organisation both provide excellent opportunities for career development. You will be required to be flexible to a weekly rota. You will also have empathy with Leonard Cheshire Disability’s ethos and value base.
The Old Vicarage Country Home for the Elderly Allithwaite • Grange
Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post.
Senior Care Assistant
To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference number LCD3925.
Initially 9 month maternity cover fixed term contract -
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Care Assistant (Residential Services)
• 4 days per week - 30 hours • NVQ training & related pay increases • Weekend & overtime pay • Travel allowance for long distances
If you do not have internet access, please contact 01902 792060, quoting the reference number. Closing date: Ongoing
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For further information please contact Charlotte Gregson on 015395 33703
Wanted: Befriending Volunteers Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare? Are you caring, compassionate and a good listener? Could you work with people in your community experiencing mental and emotional health issues? We also need volunteers in other areas, including fundraising and governance. Contact: Freddie van Gulik 01539 740591 / 07565 919 256 / fvangulik@slmind.org
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