Job Ref: CG12739
Branch: DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic
Salary/Benefits: Earn as you learn
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 20/05/2026
Closing date: 22/06/2026
Start Your Career in Hospitality with Cairn Group. You bring the personality and attitude. We’ll train the skills.
Why Hospitality?
Because no two days are the same.
One day you could be welcoming guests, creating unforgettable experiences, supporting events, serving amazing food, or learning how a hotel operates behind the scenes. The next, you could be developing leadership skills, working with a great team, and building a career that can take you anywhere in the world.
A hospitality career at Cairn Group gives you:
- Real career progression
- Paid training and qualifications
- Confidence and life skills
- A supportive team environment
- Flexible career pathways
- Opportunities to travel and grow
What You Can Expect
Starting with us in September, we offer an accredited apprenticeship and practical experience alongside structured learning and development. As a Hospitality Talent Associate, you will gain exposure to the day-to-day operation of hotels, restaurants, kitchens, bars, events, and guest services while being supported by experienced leaders and colleagues.
You will develop:
- The ability to build rapport and positive connections with guests
- Confidence working as part of a team
- Problem-solving and organisational skills
- Best in class hospitality standards and operational experience
- Communication skills and confidence
What We’re Looking For
You do not need previous hospitality experience to apply. We are looking for people who bring the right attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.
We value individuals who:
- Enjoy working with people
- Take ownership and show initiative
- Work respectfully and collaboratively
- Want to learn and develop
- Take pride in doing things properly
About Us:
At Cairn Group, People First shapes how we support our teams and help people succeed. Alongside hands-on experience and recognised qualifications, you will have access to development opportunities, mentoring, and a team environment that encourages growth and progression.
You will receive:
- Paid training and apprenticeship support
- Real operational experience
- Ongoing coaching and development
- Opportunities to progress within the business
- Employee benefits and team discounts
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
This is a very exciting time to join us following a recent multi-million pound refurbishment restoring the hotel back to its former glory! A palatial and stately Victorian property, DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic is a Harrogate landmark, set in 8 acres of private gardens in the heart of this elegant spa town. Built at the height of Harrogate’s prosperity in the 19th Century, DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic is a grand, opulent base from which to discover the town’s many fine buildings, excellent shops and beautiful parks and gardens, or head out into the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Benefits
Hilton Honors Team Member Scheme / Staff Rate
Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts including The Commutor Club.
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Hero of the Month
Pension scheme
Meals on Duty
Uniform
Cycle 2 work scheme*
Free use of Gym
- apply to positions above minimum wage
