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Rastelli’s Italian Restaurant Bowness on Windermere
breweryarts.co.uk | 01539 725133
Full-Time PIZZA CHEF
The Brewery is one of the UK’s most diverse arts centres. Each year we offer thousands of events ranging from performances to creative learning classes. Our wonderful building and garden is home to cinemas, galleries, bars and café, which all combine to make us the cultural hub of South Lakeland.
Required from 7th February 2020.
Part-Time WAITING ON STAFF
The Brewery is a vibrant and exciting environment to work in and by joining our team you will receive great benefits including free tickets and discounted food.
Also required.
Good rates of pay and friendly working atmosphere.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to carry out the role of
Human Resource & Administration Officer
For further details or to apply please call Richard on 015394 44227 after 3pm.
The role consists of a wide variety of tasks to support all areas of the business.
Are you: • • • • • •
Experienced in administration and/or human resources Competent in the use of Microsoft office software An excellent communicator with a friendly approachable manner Flexible with a proactive attitude Organised and accurate Passionate about improvements and embracing change
Recruiting now:
If this is you – we would love to hear from you! Further information and how to apply is available on our website breweryarts.co.uk or by contacting Box Office on 01539 725133.
Head Chef (Slates) Chef de Partie (Hotel) General Assistant (Slates)
Customer Service Representative (Late Shift) To provide an excellent customer service experience for our varied customer base and be able to process orders accurately and speedily. Key responsibilities • To make and receive calls from our existing customer base • To process customer orders on our order entry system
The Eltermere Inn Country House Hotel & Slates Coffee & Kitchen Elterwater serve great food & drink from brunch through to dinner and we’re on the lookout for warm, positive and smiley individuals to help us grow our friendly and committed team. We offer fantastic training and great opportunities alongside a competitive salary but more importantly the chance to grow and develop your career and to be part of something really special. Great rates of pay • flexible hours – full & part time hours to suit • amazing location • meals on duty • uniform provided • monthly tips • quality accommodation if needed • friendly atmosphere • access to Langdale Spa • development/growth opportunities
Personal specification • Be able to process orders accurately and quickly • Experience of Microsoft Office and/or data inputting systems • Call handling experience would be an advantage • Knowledge of the catering industry would be an advantage This position is full time evening shifts, 5 evenings per week including Fridays and Sundays. Part time can be discussed. The shifts are from 16:00 until midnight. Training will be given on days for the first month (9-5). Applicants must have own transport or live within the local area.
We offer guaranteed hours, good rates of pay plus extra benefits like Staff Discount, Health Cash Plan and Life Insurance.
Please send your CV to jobs@wmcclure.co.uk
Our business is entirely centred around great service and we’re very serious about our people. We want like-minded, professional and fun people to work with. If you fancy joining our team get in touch. Send your cv to adele@eltermere.co.uk or call 015394 37207, leave your details and we’ll be back in touch to have a chat. The Eltermere Inn • Elterwater • Ambleside • LA22 9HY Slates Coffee & Kitchen • Maple Tree Corner • Elterwater • LA22 9HP
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a five star, family-run hotel near Windermere, with a great team and a friendly environment. We are recruiting:
RECEPTION MANAGER & MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE Call us or email to find out more.
NOW RECRUITING
careers@thegilpin.co.uk
| 015394 88818
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| Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Crook Road, Near Windermere
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Hotel & Catering
www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk
Chefs of all levels Kitchen Porter We are looking for talented people to work in the kitchen at our perfectly put together Inn with rooms. We are a family run business that serves great fresh seasonal food from ethical suppliers together with great beers, wines, and spirits, whilst providing high quality accommodation. Quality food & quality service are at the heart of everything we do. If this sounds like somewhere you’d like to work then we’d love to hear from you! Working 5 days out of 7, 5.8 weeks holiday a year, share of tips, meals on duty, uniform provided, closed Christmas.
(27.5 hrs per week term time only (£16,646 pro rata)) We wish to appoint a suitably, enthusiastic and committed person to join our experienced team in providing break and lunch time meals for our students and staff. Previous experience of working in a school catering environment would be an advantage, however training is available for the right candidate. Please see the school website for further information and details of how to apply; (www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/155.html), or contact: Mrs Kay Mullett, Headteacher’s PA, Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ Tel: 01539 727422 (headspa@kksa.co.uk) Only completed application forms with a covering letter will be considered Closing date: Noon, Thursday 16th January 2020 Interviews week commencing Monday 20th January 2020 Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the students in its care. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
No experience necessary as full training will be given, both full and part time positions available. Pay above the minimum wage, share of tips, meals on duty, 5.8 weeks holiday a year, uniform provided, closed Christmas. Please forward your CV to rooms@angelbowness.com or get in touch and ask for Liam, Cassie or Nadine Helm Road | Bowness on Windermere | LA23 3BU T: 015394 44080 / E: rooms@angelbowness.com
JobsJobsJobsJobsJobs THE LAKELAND VILLAGE CLUB Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8PX
REQUIRES A HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
THE PRIEST HOLE RESTAURANT - AMBLESIDE
Assistant Manager We are a busy family run restaurant in the centre of Ambleside and we are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic team, as Assistant Manager.
The post involves helping to manage and run our busy restaurant. Ideally with previous experience, or looking to step up from supervisor position, you should be flexible, hardworking, motivated, have good communication skills and ambitious.
The post is full time, mainly straight shifts, no breakfast shifts or late bar, the salary commensurate with experience.
For more details or to send your CV, contact Nicola Ireton: eat@thepriesthole.co.uk
To oversee the accommodation services at a Holiday Village comprising of 47 properties. Previous experience of checking hotel/holiday village type accommodation is essential. This is a full time position, offering competitive salary & other benefits. Weekend working is a pre-requisite for this position. To apply send your cv to admin@lakeland-village.co.uk
WEEKEND CLEANERS ALSO REQUIRED Hours 9.30 – 3.30, minimum age 17, above national min wage pay. For this position only please call 015395 31144 to apply
CHEF DE PARTIE
Excellent pay, friendly team
FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
Full / part time, £7.50/8.50 per hour depending on experience Live in accommodation available, staff discount and staff meals included. Please contact us by email:
thealbertbowness@hotmail.co.uk
Or phone 015394 43241 and ask for Andrew or Charlie
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Waiting on and Bar Staff We are currently also recruiting staff for our front of house, if you like to work in a fast paced and fun environment and have a big smile then please get in touch.
Catering Assistant
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General Vacancies
Looking for a career where you feel valued and can make a real difference to someone?
START THE YEAR OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
If you are a people person, we want to hear from you. Cumbria View are recruiting Care and Support Workers in Kendal. Excellent rates of pay, paid travel time and mileage. No experience required as we provide full training.
ASSISTANT MANAGER Full Time CUSTOMER ADVISORS Part Time
Contact us on 01539-735694 or email admin@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk to learn more, or visit www.cumbriaviewcare.co.uk
Various hours available
Our store is located at Hayes Garden World and benefits from free onsite parking.
For full details of the roles, bonus and benefits on offer, and to apply, please visit careers.pavers.co.uk Pintail Candles, Flookburgh, Grange over Sands Are looking for a
CANDLE POURER/PACKER 35hrs per week. 8.30am to 4pm, No Weekends Permanent Position – to start in January Starting rate £8.23 increasing to £8.40 after training. Please email info@pintailcandles.com for further details and application form.
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Our tutors are friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable and will support you in your learning, in small group sessions, designed to meet learner needs. Our classes are held in different locations in Barrow and South Lakes so there is something to suit everyone.
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Office Administrator We require a highly motivated, versatile administrator to work full time as part of a team. Tasks include organising and processing customer orders, filing and other office duties. Must be computer literate. Accuracy and attention to detail essential. Experience of databases and Sage would be an advantage but full training will be given. Competitive salary and pension. Apply online - www.heightec.com/careers Closing date 24th January heightec, Lake District Business Park, Kendal LA9 6NH
Senior Campervan Converter Required for a busy workshop. We are looking for someone creative and handy to help with all aspects of conversion; line outs, electrics, cabinet making, fitting etc. Full training will be given. Driving licence essential. Starting at £9 p/h
To apply email CV to hello@sjcampers.co.uk. Closing date for applications 21.1.20
Get in touch to find out more, or visit our website or Facebook page: www.cumbria.gov.uk/learningandskills www.facebook.com/cumbrialearning Barrow Community Learning and Skills Tel: 01229 820700 | Email:barrowclas@cumbria.gov.uk South Lakeland Learning and Skills Tel: 01539 713257 | Email: southlakelandclas@cumbria.gov.uk
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Recruiting drivers, tour drivers, and stage service drivers positions for 2020. PCV Drivers (D & D1), SLDC PH licence and car licence holders required. Full Time, Part Time and Casual Available. For more details please email: careers@mountain-goat.com www.mountain-goat.com/About/Careers
Good answers to tough interview questions... No magic answers First off I don’t have a magic wand to help anyone get a job – I really wish I did. Also I don’t claim that my answers are 100% perfect as these types of questions and answers are very subjective and what might impress one person may completely fail to impress someone else. Having trained interviewers for 17 years I have to say I take a fairly dim view of many of these questions because of their subjective nature, however they are still being asked in interviews around the country. I’ve spoken with the people asking the questions to try and understand why they are asking them and what constitutes a good answer in their eyes and this is what I’ve come up with – hope it helps!
Another 5 Tough Questions 1. What can you do for us that someone else can’t? Why: Quite common in sales type roles where the ability to identify a USP (Unique Selling Point) is important. Remember the main thing you can bring that no-one else can is YOU! Possible answer: “Whilst I think you’ll find a number of people with some of the skills I’ll bring to the role I believe I have a unique combination of skills and experience coupled with a keen ability to learn and develop further.”
2. What do you think of your boss? Why: How well do you understand your bosses role and are you going to trash them? (You’ll be amazed how many people do!) I don’t care if you hate/ hated their guts, now is not the time to go into that! Possible answer: “I worked alongside my boss on several projects and have a great deal of professional respect for their ability to get the job done.” (NOTE: You may be pushed regarding your personal feelings, did you “like” them. Bring this back to a professional footing with something like “I believe that whether I liked them personally has little relevance, what’s important is that we worked well together and delivered some excellent results.”)
3. Do you check voicemail and email when on vacation? Why: Hard to tell. Some organisations want people who will do this, an increasing number value the importance of work/ life balance. My best advice is to be honest, if you wouldn’t then don’t say you would else you may be expected to do it. Possible answer: “I understand why some people do that, however I wouldn’t. Before taking any annual leave I’d ensure that my work was up to date, an appropriate Out of Office message was set and that the rest of my team and my boss were fully aware of any key activities which may require attention during my absence.”
4. If you could choose anyone (alive or deceased) to have lunch with, who would it be? Why: Really, why? This question drives me insane and yet I know so many places that ask it. Their reason/ excuse is that it “gives some insight into the candidate’s personality.” Hogwash, a properly trained interviewer can get that without resorting to questions more appropriate to drinks with friends. What they’ve told me they’re looking for is originality so, if you’re in the UK, don’t say Stephen Fry. Also avoid the Brad Pitt/ Angelina Jolie route. Pick someone who you genuinely admire and who reflects something about you. Possible answer: (This is what I’ve said when asked this same question.) “I very much admire Brian Blessed as his passion and energy for life are truly inspirational. Also, when he climbed Everest he set himself the target of doing so without oxygen, near the top of the mountain he was faced with a choice of using oxygen and achieving his goal of the summit or sticking to his principles and heading back down. He chose to stick to his principles and I admire that strength of character.” (NOTE: A) Most Brits who know Brian Blessed are now laughing and B) when I used that answer and got the job I was earmarked as having the potential to be a bit of a handful. I took that as a compliment!)
5. If you were the CEO of this company what would be the top two things that you would do? Why: They want to see what you know about the organisation. I recently spent a day interviewing 5 people, of those 5 three of them had done no research whatsoever about the organisation. Unbelievable in this day and age when information is so readily available and interviews are like hen’s teeth. Don’t go for specifics, stick to key things that bother any CEO. Possible answer: “I think communication is key, I’d need to ensure that my vision and goals for the organisation are clearly understood by everyone within it and, as communication is a two way process, I’d also want to make sure that I got as much clear and accurate feedback as possible from front line staff about where improvements could be made. Secondly I’d make sure that I had a clear understanding of the challenges facing us over the next 2-5 years and had an appropriate structure around me to help us deal with whatever the future holds.” (NOTE: A good idea at this point is to throw in any relevant things you’ve identified through your research which may affect the organisation in the future.)
And finally… As there’s a very good chance you’ll get asked questions which aren’t on this list then here’s my suggestion; before you leap in stop and consider for a moment why they are asking the question – once you’ve got an idea why they’re asking it then you’re in a much better position to answer it. Tough interview questions really aren’t so tough once you know why they’re asking them. Which is why, for the questions above I’ve tried to identify why they’re asking it before I’ve given a suggested answer to give you some ideas. Beth Pipe is a Learning and Development Professional and freelance writer; you can follow her at @cumbrianrambler on Twitter.
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