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
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIES
Your chance to become part of Team Royal
The Royal Hotel Ventnor is the leading Premier four-star hotel on the Isle of Wight and we are looking for Chef de Parties to join our growing family of great chefs.
If you would like to join an enthusiastic team, working with fine food at two AA rosette standard, then we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to work with a highly motivated and experienced team who are continually moving forwards to reach the next level. The Royal creates exceptional dining experiences using the best ingredients locally or from afar to match our ever-growing high standards.
Our Head Chef Ben, has a wealth of experience from Michelin Star restaurant, Bohemia in Jersey with Shaun Rankin, as well as Alex Aitken at The Harbour Hotel Group before taking on Head Chef for three years at The Hut in Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight. Ben will create a personalised progression plan, involve you in menu creation and you will have the chance to visit our suppliers to learn more about the ingredients we work with.
This position is a permanent role in a business that operates all year round. Summer is our busiest period, however we enjoy a fruitful Christmas, New Year and Winter event season. Our award-winning food attracts local visitors to enjoy staycations during the winter months as well as the summer.
Rate of pay: £26,000 + tips
Benefits include:
We’re looking for candidates who have at least two years chef experience, will be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, demonstrate a flair for delivering a very high standard of food and have a desire to learn new skills.
If you have a passion for great 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 Ben Chamberlain, The Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1JJ
For an informal confidential chat about this role, please message Ben Chamberlain to schedule a call on 07964 099869.
JOIN THE TEAM
BAR AND RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBERS
Rates of pay:
£10.00 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
Join our Front Office Team
We are looking to recruit an experienced Hotel Receptionist to complement and expand our existing team at the Isle of Wight's premier 4-star hotel. The Royal is renowned for its excellent customer service, having previously won the Chamber of Commerce award for Excellence in Customer Service. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, demonstrate a flair for delivering a fantastic customer experience, be able to anticipate customer needs and exceed their expectations. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging with guests throughout their stay, taking reservations, handling the front office administration and should have the following key skills:
In return, you will receive the following added benefits package:
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, working shifts 8am-4pm and 3pm-11pm, including weekends and public holidays.
If you have a friendly and positive attitude, are able to work flexible hours and can demonstrate talent and dedication we would like to hear from you. Please apply below or email directly with your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or post to Donna Reed, The Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1JJ
Due to the high volume of applicants we are only able to respond to candidates whose skills and experience closely match our requirements.
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
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.
