Careers at Gorse Hill

Gorse Hill is a spectacular countryside Mansion House Hotel situated in the green heart of Surrey just outside of Woking. Our property provides superior hotel accommodation and event/function space that's perfect for short breaks and holidays, meetings and conferences, wedding and events or for anything else in between.

Explore our range of exciting jobs available. A passion for excellence, a can do attitude and a willingness to learn is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic people be part of a growing brand of unique properties.

To enquire about vacancies please contact our Human Resources Manager ensuring you attach your CV via email to Nikki Braidwood: HR@active-hospitality.com

Salmon spring roll from the restaurant menu at Gorse Hill in Surrey

Sous Chef

Salary: £32,000 | We are looking for a dynamic hotel Sous Chef to join the Team.

You will be responsible for:

  • Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
  • Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes
  • Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items and recipes and developing dishes
  • Supervising all kitchen stations
  • Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
  • Being responsible for health and safety
  • Being responsible for food hygiene practices
  • Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
  • Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
  • Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to be part of a growing brand of unique properties.

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Wedding breakfast set up in the garden suite at Gorse Hill in Woking

Wedding Sales Manager | Full Time

This critical role will be varied and suit a dedicated and highly organised person who can work on their own initiative. Hours are 45 hours per week - Tuesday to Saturday. We are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience working in a similar role who is enthusiastic about weddings. The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused team player with a positive demeanour and can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.
Key Responsibilities

  • Responding to and sending proposals to wedding enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst upselling on every occasion to maximise revenue
  • Following up on enquiries, and conducting showrounds (both pre-booked and walk in’s) to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings, whilst ensuring the commerciality of each event via optimum diary management
  • Completion of wedding contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event
  • Plan & execute details of the wedding via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the Operations / Wedding Manager running the event on the day
  • Assisting with planning and hosting of Wedding Fairs, Open Evenings, and Menu Showcase Evenings
  • Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
  • Key qualities and experience
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued
  • Well organised with high attention to detail
  • Well presented

Salary: £30,000 pa + tips | Evening & weekend working will be required in line with business needs & operations.
Additional Benefits:
•    Employee Referral Scheme
•    Employee Rewards/Discount Platform (Hospitality Rewards)
Benefits:
•    Company pension
•    Discounted or free food
•    Employee discount
•    Free parking
•    Gym membership
•    On-site parking
•    Referral programme
Schedule:
•    10 hour shift
•    8 hour shift
•    Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
•    Tips
 

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Exterior view of Gorse Hill

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Having undergone significant refurbishment, it now offers a dedicated 10,000sq ft ballroom, conference, meetings, and wedding venue, 67 bedrooms, serviced offices and guest gym, making this one of the prime venue choices in the Surrey region. They are looking for a Food & Beverage Supervisor to join their team in Woking!

  • Experience within a Food & Beverage environment with strong food and drink knowledge
  • As the hotel is located on the outskirts of Woking, having your own reliable transport will be essential
  • Confidence to manage a team
  • Customer service and excellent communication skills

What you'll receive:

  • 45 hour contract
  • Staff Discounts
  • Access to the onsite gym
  • Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
  • Complimentary onsite car parking
  • Employee Referral Programme
  • Employee Discount Scheme (Hospitality Rewards)
  • £27,500 per annum
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Conference wedding executive at Gorse Hill in Surrey

Conference Sales & Events Coordinator | Fixed Term

Sales experience of at least 2 years in a similar role, preferably in the Hospitality Industry, is essential. This is a fixed term contract from July 2024 for 1 year, covering maternity absence.

Your main responsibilities will be the following:

  • We are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience working in a similar role who is enthusiastic about events management & coordination.
  • The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused team player with a positive demeanour and can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Responding to and sending proposals to conference & event enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst upselling on every occasion to maximise revenue
  • Following up on enquiries, and conducting showrounds (both pre-booked and walk in’s) to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings, whilst ensuring the commerciality of each event via optimum diary management
  • Completion of conference & events contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event
  • Plan & execute details of the events via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the Operations Team running the event on the day
  • Assisting with planning and hosting of Open Evenings & other similar promotional events.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
  • Key qualities and experience
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued
  • Well organised with high attention to detail
  • Well presented

Salary: Up to £28,000 pa | 45 hours per week | Some evening & weekend work will be required if requested by the Sales Manager.


 

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