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A NEW luxury hotel and wellness retreat opening in Ripon this spring is looking to take on 200 members of staff in all areas.
The magnificent Grade II* building of Grantley Hall dates back to the 17th Century and has hosted royalty, Members of Parliament, celebrities and socialites, and has also been painted by many artists including LS Lowry.
It was bought by its current owner, Valeria Sykes, in 2015, whose vision is to create a future legacy for this Yorkshire landmark, provide employment and career opportunities within the local area, and to support the local economy.
Valeria is passionate about history and the arts, and has a successful track record of restoring beautiful old country houses to their former glory and ensuring their history lives on.
Following a multi-million-pound restoration and extension, Grantley Hall will open in the summer as a luxury, 47-bedroomed country house hotel, and will have seven drinking and dining venues including a pan-Asian restaurant and Champagne and cocktail bar, as well as a wedding and banqueting suite, a number of private events spaces and a spa.
Staff are being recruited to work in all disciplines, including front of house, the gardens, ELITE, Three Graces Spa, housekeeping, food and beverage and facilities.
The Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall fine-dining restaurant has developed a successful partnership with the Michelin-starred chef, and the hotel’s chefs will get the opportunity to work alongside him and in his kitchen.
Director of HR, Samantha Fearnley, says: “We are looking to bring in 200 full-time, permanent members of staff, as well as a number of casual employees, so this is a really great boost for the local area.
“From the very beginning, Grantley Hall has set out to be a leading organisation in the UK hospitality industry, providing a premium experience for its customers. To do this, however, we need the very best of employees.
“We are interviewing from all over the North-East, Teesside, and North and West Yorkshire, for what promises to be a fantastic chance to join a great team working in an amazing environment.”
Grantley Hall has its own dedicated training facility on the estate – Grantley Academy - and offers on-the job-training, personal development, coaching and mentoring, managerial and supervisory training, coupled with professional qualifications specific to each individual’s requirements.
Each team member will receive a bespoke development plan, to support them in their new job role and their future learning.
Tipped to be one of the hottest new luxury hotel openings of 2019, this is a wonderful opportunity for anyone wanting to join or progress in the hospitality industry.
General Manager, Andrew McPherson said: “We believe Grantley Hall will offer one of the UK’s most exceptional five-star luxury country house retreat experiences, combining rich heritage and 17th century splendour with beautiful contemporary design and state-of-the-art facilities, all set in the tranquil surroundings of the Yorkshire countryside.”
A full list of the vacancies can be found on the website [https://www.grantleyhall.co.uk/careers] and applications can be made online.
Grantley Hall, Ripon, HG4 3ES
Telephone: 01765 620070
Email: hello@grantleyhall.co.uk
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