At the Royal Hotel
At the Royal Hotel
Vacancy: Duty Manager - The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel is seeking a Duty Manager to join our talented team on the Isle of Wight’s leading four-star hotel, proud to have won awards for it's outstanding service and has held 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for 30 consecutive years. The Royal creates an atmosphere that is formerly relaxed yet fun and welcoming, ensuring every guest and staff member old and new, feel like they are part of the Royal family.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Duty Manager or an experienced Supervisor looking to take the next step, who is passionate for delivering the highest level of service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, and be resilient in delivering the best experience to our clientele. Someone who can bring an enthusiastic and driven attitude to the team and inspire us to work to the best of our ability each day, whilst leading by example and adopting a hands-on approach. To ensure you can assist the management with the day to day running of the business, daily duties to include;
Why join us?
Whilst the Royal Hotel expresses professionalism and charm for our guests, we also strive to keep an upbeat, engaging, and supportive environment for our staff, meaning that we consciously create a strong team work ethic. Key benefits within the role include:
If you are confident that your capabilities will meet these standards and you have a desire to broaden your existing skills, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. Please apply with a CV and cover letter to Senior Operations Manager Antony Baxter at [email protected] . Note that applications without CV and cover letter may not be considered, and applications may be assumed unsuccessful if no contact is made a week beyond the adverts closing date.
Vacancy: Chefs of all levels (3+ years experience required) – The Royal Hotel, Ventnor
The Royal Hotel is seeking chefs, Commis to Sous, to join our talented kitchen team at the Island’s premier 4 Silver Star luxury hotel. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled chef to work in a dynamic and structured kitchen, preparing exciting dishes to our 2 AA Rosette standard.
About Geranium Restaurant
The Geranium Restaurant at The Royal Hotel has proudly held 2 AA Rosettes for over 30 years. The restaurant has also won a Beautiful South Restaurant of the Year Award for 4 consecutive years and has recently been nominated for a Visit England Award. Our dishes are highly praised by critics, including a 5-star rating from Matt and Cat’s Eating Out Guide. Geranium has also been a hub of development for talented chefs such as Sarah Hayward, who began her career with us before winning the Michelin Young Chef of the Year Award in 2023, now Head Chef of 2 Michelin Starred, Hand & Flowers.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for 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.
Please note the ideal candidate will have 3 or more years experience as a chef/in a kitchen based role.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
At The Royal Hotel, we pride ourselves on creating a dynamic, engaging, and supportive work environment, where chefs are encouraged to thrive and develop. Our team describes the kitchen as “exciting, structured, and upbeat.” In return for your talent and dedication, we offer:
Please note: We do not currently offer live-in arrangements. Permanent positions are dependent on a successful probation period.
If you are passionate about food and eager to progress in your culinary career at The Royal Hotel, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our award-winning team!
Please apply with a CV and cover letter to Head Chef Jacob Gough at [email protected] . Note that applications without CV and cover letter may not be considered, and applications may be assumed unsuccessful if no contact is made a week beyond the adverts closing date.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for front of house staff to work in our restaurant and food service areas. The ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and can work effectively within a team as well as independently. Experience is beneficial, however full training will be given so is not essential. The Royal is well-known for training its staff and is a valuable stepping stone for a successful future career in hospitality. We value team work and a family-style culture, and we are looking for the right people who are looking to be a part of our Royal family. Many of our staff in various departments have gone on to build their careers at The Royal.
About Geranium Restaurant
The Geranium Restaurant at The Royal Hotel has proudly held 2 AA Rosettes for 30 years for its outstanding service and food. The restaurant has also won a Beautiful South Restaurant of the Year Award for 3 consecutive years and has recently been nominated for a Visit England Award.
Key Attributes:
What We Offer:
Please note: We do not currently offer live-in arrangements. Permanent positions are dependent on a successful probation period.
If this appeals to you please send your CV to Antony Baxter at [email protected]
Vacancy: Kitchen Porter – The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel is seeking kitchen porters to join our talented kitchen team at the Island’s premier 4 Silver Star luxury hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and structured kitchen, being a part of our our 2 AA Rosette standard
About Geranium Restaurant
The Geranium Restaurant at The Royal Hotel has proudly held 2 AA Rosettes for over 30 years. The restaurant has also won a Beautiful South Restaurant of the Year Award for 4 consecutive years and has recently been nominated for a Visit England Award. Our dishes are highly praised by critics, including a 5-star rating from Matt and Cat’s Eating Out Guide. Geranium has also been a hub of development for talented chefs such as Sarah Hayward, who began her career with us before winning the Michelin Young Chef of the Year Award in 2023, now Head Chef of 2 Michelin Starred, Hand & Flowers.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a willingness to learn, and do so to to some of the highest standards. We have a proven track record of developing a skills and abilities, and you will have the chance to absorb knowledge from some of the best chefs and largest kitchens on the Isle of Wight.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
At The Royal Hotel, we pride ourselves on creating a dynamic, engaging, and supportive work environment, where chefs are encouraged to thrive and develop. Our team describes the kitchen as “exciting, structured, and upbeat.” In return for your talent and dedication, we offer:
Please note: We do not currently offer live-in arrangements. Permanent positions are dependent on a successful probation period.
We’re looking for candidates who ideally have experience working in a similar role, however training will be provided for a candidate new to the role.
Please apply with a CV and cover letter to Head Chef Jacob Gough at [email protected] . Note that applications without CV and cover letter may not be considered, and applications may be assumed unsuccessful if no contact is made a week beyond the adverts closing date.
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.
