THE DEVONSHIRE HOTELS & RESTAURANT GROUP

Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group Limited is a collection of properties owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Situated in tranquil and unspoiled locations in Yorkshire and Derbyshire, they are run by around 250 staff who are committed to providing outstanding hospitality.

The group comprises the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa at Bolton Abbey, the Devonshire Fell at Burnsall, Cavendish Pavilion in Yorkshire, the Cavendish Hotel in Baslow, the Devonshire Arms at Beeley and the Devonshire Arms at Pilsley. We also look after over 20 cottages in both Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Learn more about our hotels below, all of which have their own distinct personality. Each hotel offers great careers in hospitality for people who are keen to work in an environment where exceptional standards are delivered every day.

Careers within the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants - in Yorkshire and Derbyshire

We value our staff and are happy to invest in your future. You can learn more about our values and the benefits you will receive as an employee within the Devonshire Group here.

We have many opportunities in hospitality as well as in support functions. Below we describe some of the roles our staff undertake. Staff accommodation is available for some junior roles.

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Chefs - each of our restaurants and cafés has its own identity, offering experiences which range from Michelin quality fine-dining to high-end bistro meals. They all maintain exceptional standards, and use fresh, local ingredients to deliver delicious food. Our chefs work reasonable hours and are dedicated and hard-working. As an apprentice you would have the opportunity to experience working in different kitchens.

Housekeeping - we have the highest standards for our guest rooms and everything is done to ensure our guests have an exceptional experience. Roles are full and part-time and sometimes involve split shifts.

Reception and concierge - we are proud of the welcome our guests receive and as the first person our guests will see, you will play an important role in providing this. Duties include handling bookings and payments on reception or, in concierge, greeting guests and taking luggage from cars to rooms. You will need to be knowledgeable about the surrounding area and the hotel facilities to engage with our guests and help maximise their experience. Roles are full and part-time.

Front of house in our restaurants - you will provide exceptional customer service to our guests, taking orders and delivering food. You will have the opportunity taste the food on our menus, enabling you to advise guests on their choices of food and wine. There are also opportunities to undertake training to help you understand wine and possibly progress to sommelier. Full-time, part-time and casual work is available in these posts.

The spa - the Devonshire Spa offers a luxurious and relaxing experience for our guests and our staff are highly trained with great customer care skills. Roles include beautician, spa assistant and gym assistant.

Support functions - we have a team of dedicated staff working behind the scenes in roles including: reservationists, marketing, administration, events and wedding planning, finance, personal assistants and human resources.

“My position as PA to the Managing Director is very much about organising and providing support, but I have also been involved in many exciting and interesting projects, such as liaising with The Duchess of Devonshire on design and refurbishment works as well as organising artists to exhibit in our properties. While there have been many changes over the past 13 years, the feeling of working for a quality establishment has never changed. I can honestly say I have never woken up and thought ‘I don’t want to go to work today!'”

Carol, Personal Assistant

“Russell Brand, Paul Smith, Suggs from Madness and Will Young… I could go on and on about the people I’ve met in the 14 years that I’ve worked at ‘The Dev’. Helping a guest in distress to change a tyre is par for the course in concierge! We look after our guests and ensure they have a carefree stay. After 14 years I still enjoy coming to work. The great staff I work with helps too! Working at The Dev? It’s okay!”

Andrew, Head Concierge