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Fairfax Manor Care Home in Harrogate offers high-quality Residential, Dementia, and Respite Care in a modern, luxurious setting that feels more like a five-star hotel, designed to enhance comfort, independence, and community. With 90 elegant ensuite bedrooms, dementia-friendly layouts, and innovative features including fall prevention technology, electronic medication systems, and even a dining service robot, the home combines cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities including a cinema, beauty salon, Orangery cafe, and pub, all within an environmentally conscious building that blends sustainability with Harrogate's heritage. The home also has its own mini bus enabling frequent trips out for residents to destinations of their choice



We are seeking to appoint a kind, caring and motivated Head of Hospitality to join our team. To be responsible for organising the Hospitality Assistants and Care Assistants to enable the dining experience for our residents to be smooth and efficient at all times. You are responsible for dining room preparation, cleanliness and set up, for ensuring that the meals are served in a timely, presentable and in a correct manner. This role is an exciting role leading a team of Hospitality Assistants including rotas, training, supervisions. We have a 40 hour contract available with an hourly rate of 13.20! Shift times are 0800-1900, with alternate weekend working.



Role Responsibilities:

Ensure there is a provision of high standard of hospitality service. Support and assist visitors. Inform the Chef of any individual requirements of residents. Following cleaning schedules and procedures, as per company HACCP. To ensure that all training given is adhered to. Ensure records and reports are properly written up e.g. cleaning schedules, work sheets, fridge temperatures and that all HACCP paperwork is completed. Manage, allocate duties and supervise the hospitality team ensuring a quality delivery of care for the duration of the shift. Coach staff and participate in ongoing development of staff. Take responsible for promoting safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.


Skills and experience required:

Dining or Restaurant Supervisor experience is essential. Previous experience working in a care setting is desirable. Ability to effectively communicate with other members of the team is essential. Participation in activities organised in the Home is essential.


The Benefits



Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles



Bank holiday and overtime enhancements 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum Paid DBS Uniform provided Paid training Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only - Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant Excellent induction programme for new starters A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications A competitive rate of pay Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing programmes Recognition awards - employee of the month and golden tickets Ongoing career development Travel plan - walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day Christmas Bonuses Pension scheme Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

Who Are We?

At Lovett Care, we've been delivering exceptional care since 2009, with homes across England and in Wales. With a solid reputation in the care industry, we take pride in creating a 'home from home' environment where residents can live life to the fullest, no matter their age or condition. Our values guide everything we do, and we believe our people are our greatest asset.

Our Mission and Vision:

To be recognised as a passionate and committed provider offering quality person-centred care in a safe, comfortable 'home from home' environment. Our Vision is through the professionalism and collaboration of our team members, we achieve an excellent standard of person-centred care where everyone has the freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and is treated with the upmost respect.

This position is subject to a DBS check