At the Royal Hotel
At the Royal Hotel
Award Winning Training at The Royal
Built in 1832, The Royal is the Island’s premier four-star hotel and shares the rare privilege of being one of only 30 establishments to be listed in every Michelin Guide since it was first published in 1911. The Royal was also the first hotel on the Island to achieve Four Stars, AA rating and has held 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 25 consecutive years.
"We are extremely proud of all our staff and apprentices" says William Bailey owner of The Royal. "The Royal has very high standards and has held two AA Rosettes for over 25 consecutive years- this is a very high pressured environment and our staff need to demonstrate talent and dedication to have a great career in the hotel industry."
See below for our latest vacancies
BAR AND RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBERS
Rates of pay:
Up to £10.50 per hour for fully trained and experienced Bar/Restaurant Staff
Above minimum wage for those that are new or are still learning their craft in the industry
All staff receive a share of the tips paid out annually (full-time - average £1000.00 per year)
Whether you are looking for just morning shifts, evening shifts, weekends or a full-time position, we have flexible working hours available in our award-winning food and beverage departments.
The Royal Hotel Ventnor is the leading hotel on the Isle of Wight and we are looking for new members to complement and expand our existing team. Customer service is something we are very proud of at The Royal, having previously won the Chamber of Commerce award for Excellence in Customer Service in recent years.
We’re looking for candidates who’ll be enthusiastic, be able to work as part of a team, demonstrate a flair for delivering a fantastic customer experience, a desire to learn new skills as well as a passion for food and beverage.
In return, we can offer you the chance to gain new skills and receive training in various areas of the business so that you’ll be able to cover all areas of food and beverage including weddings and special events.
Benefits include:
Working hours will be predominantly during the peak season (May-September), including weekends and bank holidays however employment is available 12 months of the year including the festive season with variable hours available during the winter months. Shift patterns vary as we can serve up to 300 covers a day in the peak months over breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Prior experience of working in the hospitality sector is preferable, but not essential. It is crucial to be smart, well-groomed with a positive attitude. We take service very seriously - in fact we believe it is an art form.
If you have a passion for great service, good food and being part of an award-winning team, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply below or email your CV to [email protected] or post to Paul Taylor, The Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1JJ
HOUSEKEEPER
We have seasonal part time positions in our housekeeping department.
The Royal Hotel Ventnor is the leading hotel on the Isle of Wight and we are looking for two new members to complement and expand our long standing housekeeping team. Exemplary cleanliness is something we strive for at The Royal so we are looking for candidates who are hard working, show pride in their work, will work well as part of a team and independently, and have a desire to provide fantastic customer service.
Rate of pay: Competitive rates + tips
Benefits include:
Duties include the cleaning and preparation of rooms for guest’s arrival and during their stay. Working hours will be predominantly during the peak season (May-September), including weekends and bank holidays however employment is available 12 months of the year including the festive season with variable hours available during the winter months. Shifts are daytime only and can vary between 4-7 hours per day.
Prior experience of working in a cleaning role is preferable, but not essential. It is crucial to be smart, well-groomed with a positive attitude.
If you have a passion for cleanliness, customer service and being part of an award-winning team, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply below or email your CV to [email protected] or post to Sadie Cole, The Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1JJ
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIES
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (4-5 working days) - £30,940 per annum + overtime paid at £14 per hour
Overview:
The Royal Hotel in Ventnor has recognised that there is a need to adopt a more balanced approach to work and life and is at the forefront of the changes required within the hospitality industry on the Isle of Wight. We are committed to ensuring our team receive the support and guidance they require both at work and at home.
Do you have the positive, can-do attitude and ambition that is required to work in one of the Island’s most renowned kitchens?
We are looking to expand our team of talented chefs at the award winning 4 Silver Star Royal Hotel, Ventnor. The restaurant has held 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for over 25 consecutive years, and our Head Chef Matt Egan is now bringing his own modern flair to some classic dishes.
This exciting opportunity is open to someone with a willingness to learn and hone their culinary skills using some of the best ingredients. We have a proven track record of developing a chef’s skills and abilities. We will expand your food knowledge and teach you a wide range of skills which will set you on your way in this industry.
About you:
For the right candidate we offer:
If you would like to join our exciting, ever-evolving team, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply below or email your CV to [email protected] or post to Matt Egan, The Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1JJ.
MARKETING ACTIVATION MANAGER
The Royal is the Isle of Wight’s Premier AA Four Star Hotel. As a family run hotel, we strive to provide the highest level of experience and service for the many Loyal Royals and new guests from around the world.
We are now looking for a Marketing Activation Manager to deliver the hotels Strategic Marketing Plan. The ideal candidate is highly skilled at managing relationships across various stakeholder groups, has experience leading within a complex matrixed environment to drive business results, and is well versed in effective business storytelling, to be able to articulate the drivers of performance and grow business in key areas in line with the business strategy.
Job Purpose
Responsible for delivering marketing activities to reflect the hotel’s growth strategy and deliver optimum room and restaurant occupancy levels. This role would work closely alongside Management, The Board of Directors and an experienced sales team in order to raise the profile and visibility of the hotel. The role involves leveraging and amplifying the marketing tactics available to grow a wider customer database of returning guests and convert more sales in the shoulder months.
Role and responsibilities:
• Works cross-functionally with the sales team to plan, execute, and optimise marketing efforts as part of the company’s sophisticated go-to-market approach to achieve optimal room occupancy and revenue goals
• Creative lead for all social media channels with an aim of growing following and engagement through paid and organic posts
• Create compelling and engaging content for email campaigns and print newsletters
• Responsible for planning and implementing all digital marketing campaigns, including Google Ads, social media advertising, third party hosted advertising
• Manage relationships and communication between our main referral sites and print advertisers
• Develop initiatives to bring in new revenue channels with a primary focus on accommodation and secondary focus on dining
• To monitor and update the website on a weekly basis, providing updates to the management team on campaign performance and improvements to be made
• Regular targeted press releases and relationship building with national reporters
• Contribute to creating new events and packages alongside the existing sales team
• Collaborate with all relevant partners (inclusive of ferry companies, Visit Isle of Wight, Visit Britain) and suppliers to propose competitions, cross-promotions and any opportunities for visibility
• Responsible for monitoring all reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Facebook with an aim of increasing positive reviews and brand identity
• Act as a brand champion and be responsible for consistency of the overall brand including tone of voice and strong visual identity across all channels (including digital, print menus, signage)
• Collate and interpret data on results and impacts of all marketing activities
What we offer
• An opportunity of marketing a multi-million pound business
• The chance to work at the Island’s Premier AA Four Star Hotel
• Leading influence over significant marketing budget
• An opportunity to work with an existing external design expert
• Permanent position and salary package: competitive within the hospitality sector and dependant on experience
• Competitive benefits and annual leave package for the Island
• Flexible working hours can be negotiated with an option to work 4 - 5 days per week
• Be a part of an evolving organisation moving towards sustainable and greener practices
Person specification
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in marketing preferably within the hospitality sector
• An ability to work with Google Adwords, Google Analytics and knowledge of SEO
• Great communicator with excellent attention to detail
• The ideal candidate will need to be a Brand Ambassador, well presented and confident at networking events and functions
• Preferable background within public relations, but not essential
• Positive attitude and able to work of their own initiative
If you wish to apply, please use the link provided by attaching your CV and cover letter, or alternatively you can send this to [email protected]
We are experiencing an unprecedented demand for bookings at the current time.
When booking rooms online, please be advised that if our Dinner, Bed and Breakfast or Ferry Inclusive Packages are not available, our restaurant is fully booked for your chosen dates.
