Cabin Manager - Beddgelert

Cabin Manager - Beddgelert, Snowdonia

Working at Forest Holidays isn’t like any ordinary job.  Our business is a people business and we’re in the business of providing our guests with the ultimate holiday experience unmatched anywhere.

Responsible for the Forest Hub: leading a small team to welcome our guests; providing local knowledge; preparing and serving food; maximising retail opportunities and booking activities. You and your team will thrive on ensuring our guests’ experience is unsurpassed. 

This is no ordinary customer service or retail role, at Forest Holidays it is a step on the ladder to running your own cabin location.  We like to develop our own.  Our Retreat Managers are key to delivering memorable holidays to our guests by supporting their teams and their General Managers on the extraordinary journey.

Benefits: In addition to endless opportunities, a competitive salary of up to £15,500k (32hr week), working here you will also enjoy a wide variety of benefits. All of our team members get an exclusive discount of 20% in the Forest Retreat, up to 50% off on cabin breaks, and friends and family can also save 15% on their Forest Holiday. In addition to these, you could make fantastic savings with our wide range of partners. But this isn’t all! You will also have a full uniform provided, receive a substantial holiday allowance of 28 days including all public bank holidays, and be enrolled on our generous pension scheme following three months service! As you’ll be working for an innovative, forward-thinking, company with ambitious growth plans there are also an endless array of opportunities for further training and real chances to progress in your career. As you progress more benefits will become available to you such as medical insurance and a substantial life assurance policy.

As a flexible, positive and enthusiastic member of the management team you will be happy to get involved in other activities on site. Self-motivated and ready to lead the team, you’ll be key in delivering business results and will make a valued contribution as you help our dynamic and growing business become the UK’s most recommended holiday provider.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

With experience of managing a cleaning team and delivering first class housekeeping, you will be keen to ensure that our guests’ experience is consistent and extraordinary. Promoting a collaborative culture; you will bring your experience of leading a team and train them to produce the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. Excellent time management skills together with an ability to use your initiative and problem solve you will be someone who prides themselves on delivering on your commitments to ensure cabins are available to guests, pristine, for their arrival.

High energy and a can-do attitude as well as not being afraid of hard work, you will be an inspirational Manager leading by example at all times. Other responsibiltiies include dealing with customer’s enquiries and liaising with the Retreat Manager regarding early check in’s and late check out’s.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

With over 600 team members across 10 UK locations, we are passionate about creating outstanding cabin breaks in stunning locations throughout the UK, operating entirely within the Forestry Commission estate. We are continuing to grow and this could be your chance to join a fantastic team!

Beddgelert is well-loved by guests and we can see why. This award-winning location is set in the beautiful surroundings of Snowdonia. Surrounded by mountains you’re transported to another world rich in history, scenery, and wildlife.
We are always on the lookout for talented and hardworking individuals to join our team. People who have the qualities needed for exceptional customer care, a willingness to contribute whatever it takes, and a genuine love of the natural world.

To apply, please email Samantha Rowley at careers@forestholidays.co.uk with your CV and details of your current package. In a covering letter you should state why your skills and experience make you ideal for the position as well as why joining the Forest Holidays team appeals to you.
This position is for 32 hours per week, typically worked over 4 days, which will include a Saturday