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Reference
2025-5607
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