Longleat Forest

In our last staff opinion survey (2006), seven out of eight employees said they were satisfied working for Center Parcs and we enjoy a higher labour retention rate compared to the leisure industry norm.  In addition, many of our employees felt as a Company, Center Parcs continues to strive to put guests first.  So if you get a buzz helping others enjoy their holiday breaks, one of our positions below may be just for you.

For more information please contact us by telephone or email

Recruitment hotline: 01985 848343

Or email workopportunitiesll@centerparcs.co.uk

CRB Disclosure - Please note
Due to the sensitive nature of some roles as indicated by individual job descriptions, the successful applicant will be required to apply for a Disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau.  This Disclosure, together with the other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the company for employment to commence.

Junior Chef de Partie – Dining In

A new position has arisen within our Delivery Takeaway operation, serving Indian, Italian and Chinese cuisine. Main duties include assisting Senior Chefs with food production and service procedures. This position offers great potential for career development within our dynamic Food & Beverage operation. Qualifications: NVQ 1&2 or equivalent preferred, with relevant experience. Working on a rotating shift pattern including weekends, mainly evening work.

Hours: 40 hours per week
Closing Date: 10 October 2008
 

Waiting/Bar Staff Team Members

Beauty Therapist - Weekends

We are looking for beauty therapists to join this friendly and busy team of therapists with particular experience in body treatments, facials, manicure, pedicure, massage and waxing. Excellent guest care skills essential. NVQ 3 qualification required. Previous experience with Elemis & Decleor products an advantage but not necessary.

Hours: 16 hours per week
Closing Date: 10 October 2008 

Hairdresser

Part time position working Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 5.30pm, plus on other day, 3 weekends out of 4 in our village Hairdressers. Main tasks carrying out all types of hairdressing, including cuts, perms and colouring techniques. The successful applicant will ideally have NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a min of 2 years experience in a salon environment along with excellent guest care skills.

Hours: 24 hours per week
Closing Date: 10 October 2008 

Assistant Sports Manager

To manage a team of Sports Assistants and external third party contractors and entertainers. Also providing Duty Management cover of the Jardin des Sports. Hours of work are between 7am to 10.30 pm, working 8 hour shifts, Monday to Sunday. Qualifications required include Certificate from the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management, or GNVQ in Leisure. Leisure background and management experience would be an advantage.

Hours: 40 hours per week
Closing Date: 10 October 2008 

Housekeeping Recruitment

We will be holding an Interview Evening on Tuesday 21st October, 5pm-7.30pm. Working hours fit in with school & free weekday transport from many local areas. For more information on specific posts and an application form call us on 01985 848343.

Team Leader - Executive Villas

To lead a Villas team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on the village. To be involved in training, carrying out performance reviews and attending training sessions. Must have good communication skills. Shift patterns to be arranged, but must be flexible in the hours you can work. Candidate must be able to drive.

Hours: 32 hours per week
Closing Date: 17 October 2008
 

Team Leader - Comfort Villas

To lead a Villas team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on the village. To be involved in training, carrying out performance reviews and attending training sessions. Must have good communication skills. Shift patterns to be arranged, but must be flexible in the hours you can work. Candidate must be able to drive.

Hours: 15 hours per week
Closing Date: 17 October 2008 

Assistant Team Leader - Exec and Comfort Villas

This is a Part Time position, working Monday and Fridays. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Executive Villas team, whilst being involved in the day to day cleaning of villas. Duties include management of the team, budget control, monitoring retention, training and work standards and would also include covering any rest days and holidays. Supervisory experience is an advantage, however not essential as full training will be given.

Hours: 9.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 17 October 2008

Central Areas Assistant – Earlies

Vacancies for early morning cleaners to work a rota'd shift of 5 days from 7 (including weekends) from 05.30am to 09.30am. Duties will be to clean all public areas around the village including; walkways, toilets, shops and some restaurant areas. The successful candidate will ideally hold a current valid driving licence gained prior to 1997 should they be required to drive company vehicles.

Hours: 20 hours per week
Closing Date: 17 October 2008

Housekeeping Assistants - Standard and Executive Villas

The position entails working Monday and Fridays between the hours of 10am-2:45pm.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high standard of general cleaning and bed-making within our range of villas and apartments. Free transport is provided from local areas.

Hours: 9.5 Hours per week
Closing Date: 17 October 2008 

Guest Services Team Member

Duties include checking-in guests at the arrivals lodge, answering queries and making bookings/ reservations at the Information Centre using the Elite booking system and reservation system. Excellent guest care skills essential, some previous reception experience and basic computer skills would be an advantage, however, full training will be given. Earliest start 8:00am, latest finish 10:30pm, including some weekend and evening shifts.

Hours: Full or part-time positions available
Closing Date: 10 October 2008 

Assistant Guest Services Manager

Reporting to the Guest Services Manager you will assist in the running of a team of approximately 30 guest service staff. We are looking for a strong individual who has previous management and hospitality experience preferably running a busy reception team. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our changeover days on Mondays and Fridays when around 3,000 guests arrive on holiday. You will also be responsible for the guest services desk operation and must be experienced in dealing with challenging guests. You must possess good communication skills as you will be required to liaise with other departments. You will also be required to deputise for the Guest Services Manager in their absence and be comfortable with budgets and reporting to Line Manager.

Hours: 40 hours per week - including some evening and weekend shifts
Closing Date: 17 October 2008