Job Ref: ALD1449
Branch: Aldwark Manor
Location: Aldwark, Alne 10 miles north of York
Salary/Benefits: £12.80 per hour for over 21's
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Shift pattern: 5.30am to 1.30pm, 7.30am to 4pm, 9am to 5.30pm, 10am to 6.30pm, 1.30pm to 10pm.
Hours per week: Part time
Posted date: 22/05/2026
Closing date: 14/06/2026
Job Description
Job title: Spa Leisure café Attendant.
Position reports to: Assistant Spa Leisure manager and Head of Spa Leisure.
Located: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO611UF
Hours of Work: Part Time
Salary: 21 over £12.80
Benefits:
Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.
Share of gratuities.
Hospitality Rewards platform.
Employee Assistance Program.
Free meals on duty.
Refer a friend bonus.
Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.
Uniform provided.
Additional Days holiday after 3 years of service.
Food and Beverage Discount when dining at our Hotel of 20%
Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings.
In recent years, the hotel has undergone significant investment and renovation, transforming the bedrooms, restaurant, residents’ lounge, sports bar and all public areas to deliver a refined and contemporary guest experience.
December marked the completion and opening of the new Salus Spa facilities, further enhancing the estate’s luxury leisure offering. The next phase of development will see the addition of new bedrooms, expanded event spaces and additional treatment rooms, all scheduled to open later this year.
Our Mission statement is
At Aldwark Manor Estate, our mission is simple yet powerful:
“Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people —
with the ambition of being “Always Aldwark” in exceeding our guests’ and team members’ expectations.
Main purpose of the role:
To oversee the daily operation of the Café including food production and food serving.
Main duties include:
- To ensure that all Residents and Leisure guests always receive a high level of customer service from pre arrival until they depart.
- Ensure high-quality food and beverage offering are consistently delivered to customers
- Oversee the daily running of the café, this being from front of house to kitchen food preparing.
- Daily assisting the with Spa Café with guest meet and greet, cafe orientation, Spa Leisure guests check in and out, taking payment, alongside internal customer enquiries on service and bookings.
- To ensure the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and tidiness in the Leisure area.
- To adhere to the opening and closing procedures of the department.
- Assist in the cleaning of the department and light maintenance of the equipment.
- To always maintain personal hygiene standards.
- Be able to carry out both pool and spa tests and take corrective action where necessary
- Provide refreshments to day spa, hotel, and Leisure guests within the Spa and leisure areas.
- Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and ability to follow basic recipes
- Ability to provide guests with up-to-date information and directions while attending the function
- To be polite and courteous to all guests and visitors to the hotel at all times
- Valid food hygiene certificate from the Food Standards Agency
The above is a non-exhaustive list of duties and you are expected to undertake any other duties as requested by your Manager. The Company reserves the right to amend your job description in line with the changing demands of the business.
About Us
The Aldwark Manor Estate has been synonymous with luxury since it was established in 1978.
Elegant grounds, sensual design, elemental dining and grandeur at every turn, within 200 acres of countryside all contribute to its allure.
The Aldwark Manor Estate is an independent, indulgent luxury hotel in the Yorkshire countryside and provides the setting for unforgettable experiences.
We are continuously looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. If you are seeking a hospitality job with progression opportunities, then we are for you. There are live-in opportunities for the right candidates.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of out DEI policy is available on request.
