Equine Apprentice

Position Overview • To work as part of the Equestrian team to provide the highest level of care and presentation of the horses and unprecedented service levels to our clients • To be an integral part of creating an Equestrian establishment with the best reputation in the hotel and equine industries with loyal clients who book regularly What you'll get • Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection • 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants • Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered • Team members' awards and incentives schemes • Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement • Uniform laundered complimentarily • Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants What you'll do Stable Duties • Feed, hay, muck out, turn out, groom, clip, bandage, keep the stable, horses and all equipment looking immaculate at all times. • Exercising horses daily to prepare them for guests to ride, keeping them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely. Guest Interaction • Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner • Fitting guests with safety equipment before riding, keeping safety equipment looking clean and organised in lockers at all times. • Providing detailed knowledge of the area, promoting hotel services and endeavour to make the guest’s stay as memorable as possible • Teaching guests of the hotel and local clients on our ponies and horses with knowledge, enthusiasm and care for safety at all times Learning & Development • Undertake an apprenticeship with a local learning provider, to ascertain an equestrian related qualification, in line with the apprenticeship levy guidelines. Health & Safety • Comply with all statutory and company health and safety, fire, bomb and security regulations • Ensure job required certificates are kept up to date Flexibility • Along with your main duties you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when necessary and reasonably required • You may on occasion be required to adjust your hours of work to cover the business needs What you'll bring • Passion for horses • General yard work experience would be advantageous • Customer Service skills • Ride safely without assistance • Computer literate • Good communicator • Warm & friendly personality • Positive attitude