assistant Accountant required to join the Finance Team at Cowdray
this progressive family-owned rural Estate is located at the heart of the South Downs National Park and employs over 200 staff
the Estate is steeped in history and heritage
it contains the ruins of one of England’s most important early Tudor houses and is the home of British Polo
job Purpose
responsibilities include
there is also our award-winning Farm Shop and Café, a championship Golf Course, Holiday Accommodation, Wellbeing Centre and Cowdray House, a luxury event venue which sits alongside the more traditional Estate activities including farming, forestry, and deer management
responsible for accounts receivable
handyman
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
cowdray Estate comprises 16,000 acres of property, in and around Midhurst, West Sussex
the Estate assists the WSCC Footpaths and Bridleway teams in the upkeep of all these areas as Landlords
department: Parks and Gardens Team
to help with the constant maintenance, development and improvement of The Cowdray Estate, Cowdray Park, all other Departments and Enterprises
reporting To: Parks and Gardens Foreman
your main role will be to assist our Fencing and Gate Operative in carrying out all fencing and gate projects across the Estate
to provide a maintenance service to ensure that all fencing across the Estate is kept up to the highest expected standards and condition, in regards to general repairs and replacement of fencing sections throughout the Estate
lawns and verges are to be kept mown to all schedules and instructions
events coordinator
Working hours
full-time
Language
english
Responsibility
cowdray Events Ltd is seeking an Events Coordinator working in Cowdray House, reporting to the Events Manager, to join their team
the Estate
overview
this is a vital role within the Operations team at Cowdray, a progressive family-owned rural estate located at the heart of the South Downs National Park
this exciting and varied post supports the Events Manager in the delivery of world-class events at Cowdray House
cowdray Estate is both a home to Lord and Lady Cowdray and their children as well as a collection of thriving enterprises set in the magnificent South Downs National Park
the 4th Viscount, Michael Cowdray, together with Lady Marina Cowdray, oversee the management of the Estate, through the day-to-day leadership of its Chief Executive Jonathan Russell
the Estate’s interests span those of a traditional rural operation with farming, forestry and property enterprises spread across 16,000 acres, as well as offering a highly compelling range of sporting, cultural and leisure-based experiences for the wider public to enjoy
supervisor
Working hours
full-time
Salary
salary
marketing communications manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
plan and create members’ weekly E-Newsletters
produce seasonal digital and printed literature and marketing material
head chef
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
full-time
Salary
salary
Responsibility
manage and direct a large team of chefs
oversee the running of the bakery and ready meals team
overseeing the running of the bakery and ready meals team
create new product lines for the shop
creating new product lines for the shop
manage the separate pizza business
managing the separate pizza business
write and cost new seasonal menus for the Café for lunch and for evening dining events
sous chef
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
to assist the Head Chef in the running of a large team
work with the Head Chef to create the Farm Shop Café menu
to be responsible for the overseeing of the bakery, pizza and kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent
good time management
to work well with other line managers within the Cowdray business
to track invoices
help manage the margin
place and receive orders
housekeeper
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
working as part of a team to prepare bedrooms and public areas to the very highest standards
assisting the Head Housekeeper to check rooms
assist with sorting and distribution of linen
provide exceptional, memorable guest service at all times
maintain the cleanliness and health and safety of the work place
Requirements
capability and commitment to delivering high levels of guest care
experience in a similar role within a 5-star environment is preferable
attention to detail
A smart and professional appearance
A positive attitude and excellent communication skills
physically fit
A full UK driving license
how to apply
estate manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
day to day running of the Café & Cowdray Express, to include all training of team members
assisting with managing and training the Café team including arranging our fun team building activities and events
maintaining health and hygiene standards
opening and closing the Café including cashing up
the ordering system and wastage monitoring
assisting in developing the Café’s offering and growing the business
chef de partie
Working hours
part-time
full-time
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
to help deliver events catering across the Estate promptly and on time
assisting with the preparation of meals to the expected specification
keeping food preparation areas clean and to a high standard
support the Executive Chef and Event Managers
to provide guest with absolute and unequivocal privacy during their stay. The successful candidate will adhere to strict confidentiality protocol all times
Requirements
passionate about producing excellent quality food in a busy environment
able to run a busy section independently, whilst be willing to help others in the team
experience of working well with others in a busy kitchen
high customer service standards
to maintain good hygiene and standards at all times