Health Club Assistant - Eastbourne

Elite Hotels
Eastbourne, East Sussex
£15,100 - £15,642 per year
13 Feb 2017
13 Mar 2017
2017-11
Sarah Hoyle
Full Time

The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne are recruiting for an enthusiastic HEALTH CLUB ASSISTANT to join our busy Health Club Team When you join us:

  • You will be working in our busy Health Club with facilities including gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, crèche and beauty treatment rooms.
  • You will be looking after hotel residents, private members and day visitors and you will be the first point of contact to welcome people to the Club.
  • Your role will be a varied one, however will include reception duties, answering the telephone, signing in visitors and advising on Health Club services
  • You will also be responsible for ensuring all areas, including the gym, changing rooms and swimming pool are cleaned to a high standard
  • You will be working full time, 40 hours per week, five days over seven, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays, so flexibility is required.
  • You will have the opportunity to kick start your career in hospitality. Starting work in our Health Club is often a good stepping stone and we offer fantastic succession planning and career development opportunities including support with NVQ qualifications.

What we need from you:

  • A good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
  • To love what you do and possess the ability to work well under pressure
  • Possess a 'can do' attitude, attention to detail and be able to use your own initiative.
  • Previous experience in a similar position is desirable, however not essential as training will be given
  • Enthusiasm and a desire to learn are essential, and "service with a smile" is a must

And in return, our benefits include...

  • Free meals on duty
  • Uniform provided
  • Financial support with industry qualifications
  • Company personal contributory pension scheme
  • Excellent staff rate of £55 Bed & Breakfast in any of the four Elite Hotels, subject to availability
  • An attractive room rate for friends and family with a 50% discount off our selling price
  • 30% discount on food, drinks and treatments
  • A share in the Company Gratuities scheme
  • An Employee Assistance program managed by Hospitality Action, including a free confidential counselling help line.
  • A childcare voucher scheme

About us... Recently named as one of the "30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality" by The Caterer magazine, the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is the UK's only five-star hotel by the sea. Known also at 'The White Palace', The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, is situated on the unspoiled elegant Victorian seafront facing the English Channel and is within easy walking distance of the town centre. The hotel has 152 bedrooms and suites, swimming pool and Health Club, and two restaurants - The Garden, which exudes period elegance yet maintains an intimate atmosphere and offers a menu of British fare, and the two rosette-awarded Mirabelle, recognised for high-quality fine dining. Eastbourne, a vibrant town with a range of good shops and night-life, just 30 minutes from Brighton and 90 minutes from London, offers an excellent and affordable life-style.