Equestrian Assistant

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Reference

2023-4326 Your future, our legacy

Hotel

Coworth Park

Division & Department

Rooms - Equestrian

Job Title

Equestrian Assistant

Contract Type

Permanent

Status

Full time

Position Overview

• To work as part of the Equestrian team to provide the highest level of care and presentation of the horses and unprecedented service levels to our clients
• To be an integral part of creating an Equestrian establishment with the best reputation in the hotel and equine industries with loyal clients who book regularly

What you'll get

• Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
• 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants
• Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
• Team members' awards and incentives schemes
• Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
• Uniform laundered complimentarily
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants

What you'll do

Stable Duties

• Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times.
• Exercising horses daily to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely.

Guest Interaction

• Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner
• Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times.
• Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavour to make the guest’s stay as memorable as possible
• Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times

Health & Safety

• Comply with all statutory and company health and safety, fire, bomb and security regulations
• Ensure job required certificates are kept up to date

Flexibility

• Along with your main duties you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when necessary and reasonably required
• You may on occasion be required to adjust your hours of work to cover the business needs

What you'll bring

• Basic Equestrian knowledge
• General yard work
• Escorting rides
• Experience in Teaching
• Desirable that you have had work experience within a hotel environment
• Customer Service skills
• Ride safely without assistance
• Computer literate
• Good communicator
• Warm & friendly personality
• Positive attitude

Position location

Job Location

United Kingdom

Location

Blacknest Rd, Sunningdale SL5 7SE Ascot