Front of House Supervisor
Nestled within the stunning Lulworth Estate, The Weld Arms is a welcoming country pub with newly opened, beautifully appointed boutique bedrooms. Renowned for our warm hospitality, seasonal menus and exceptional guest experiences.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Front of House Supervisor to support the day-to-day operation of our busy gastro pub and help deliver an outstanding experience for every guest.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, in line with the needs of the business.
As Front of House Supervisor, you will support the management team in the day-to-day running of the pub, leading by example to ensure every guest receives a warm welcome and exceptional service. You will oversee shifts, support and motivate the front of house team, and help maintain the high standards that The Weld Arms is known for. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking to develop their leadership skills within one of Dorset’s most iconic estates.
You’ll be a confident, approachable and organised hospitality professional with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
You’ll have:
• Previous experience in a supervisory role or as an experienced front of house team member ready to take the next step.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A passion for food, drink and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a willingness to lead by example.
• Excellent attention to detail and high personal standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
What We Offer
In return, you’ll become part of a friendly, supportive team within one of Dorset’s most prestigious estates and enjoy:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Employee discounts across the Lulworth Estate.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.
• The opportunity to work in a quality-led hospitality business celebrating estate-reared and locally sourced produce.
• A beautiful countryside working environment with a loyal local following and visitors from across the UK.
• A welcoming, professional team culture where your contribution is recognised and valued.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading a team and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you and welcome you to The Weld Arms team. Please apply with a CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
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Nestled within the stunning Lulworth Estate, The Weld Arms is a welcoming country pub with newly opened, beautifully appointed boutique bedrooms, renowned for our warm hospitality, seasonal menus and exceptional guest experiences.
We are looking for a passionate and talented Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver an outstanding breakfast experience for our overnight guests and local visitors.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, between 7:30am and 4:00pm. The role includes weekend and bank holiday working, in line with the needs of the business.
As our Breakfast Chef, you will play a key role in creating a memorable start to the day for our guests. Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients—including estate-reared and locally sourced produce—you will prepare and present breakfast dishes to an exceptional standard while maintaining a calm, organised and efficient kitchen.
About You
You’ll be a reliable, enthusiastic chef who enjoys working in a quality-led hospitality environment.
You’ll have:
• Previous experience in a chef or breakfast chef role.
• A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food and an appreciation for quality, locally sourced ingredients.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently during busy service.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude.
• A commitment to consistently high standards of food quality and guest service.
What We Offer
In return, you’ll become part of a friendly, supportive team within one of Dorset’s most iconic estates and enjoy:
• A competitive salary between £28,000 and £30,000 per annum dependent on experience.
• Employee discounts across the Lulworth Estate.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career development.
• The opportunity to work with exceptional ingredients in a kitchen that values quality and provenance.
• A beautiful countryside working environment within a respected hospitality business.
• A welcoming, professional team culture where your contribution is valued.
If you’re passionate about creating exceptional food from outstanding local ingredients and would like to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering memorable hospitality, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
MOREMulti-Skilled Tradesperson
Are you an experienced tradesperson who takes pride in delivering high-quality work? Would you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, working in one of Dorset’s most beautiful settings?
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Tradesperson to join our friendly in-house Buildings team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established estate, helping to maintain our portfolio of holiday cottages to the high standards our guests expect.
The Role
As part of our in-house team, you’ll carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair work across our holiday cottages, ensuring they remain welcoming, comfortable and beautifully presented throughout the year.
Your work will include:
– Internal and external decorating
– Basic carpentry and joinery repairs
– Hanging pictures, mirrors and other fixtures
– Minor plumbing repairs, including replacing tap washers and similar maintenance tasks
– General property repairs and preventative maintenance
– Preparing cottages for guest arrivals and responding promptly to maintenance issues
– This is a genuinely varied role that offers the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work in properties that are enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year.
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, works to a high standard and takes genuine pride in their craftsmanship.
You’ll ideally have:
– Previous experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance, property maintenance or building role
– Practical skills across a range of trades, with confidence working independently
– A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing quality work
– A positive, flexible and can-do attitude
– Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team
– A full UK driving licence
Why Join Lulworth Estate?
Working at Lulworth Estate means becoming part of a team that cares for one of England’s most distinctive historic estates. We value quality workmanship, teamwork and people who take pride in looking after our unique properties.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
– A permanent role with a varied workload
– Working in stunning surroundings across the Estate
– A supportive and experienced in-house team
– The opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of maintenance work
– Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum
– Company pension and other employee benefits
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are appreciated, your work makes a visible difference and every day brings something a little different, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com and help us keep Lulworth Estate’s holiday cottages looking their very best.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
MOREEvent Support Assistant
Located along the breath-taking Dorset coastline, the Lulworth Estate is a world-renowned tourism destination and home to the iconic landmarks of Lulworth Castle, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional visitor experience whilst preserving the natural beauty and sustainability of our landscapes and estate.
The opportunity:
Do you have a passion for events? Do you enjoy variety? Would you like a role where no two days are the same?
We are looking for a motivated and energetic Event Support Assistant to become part of our lovely team at Lulworth Castle for an exciting and busy season of weddings, Autumn events and Christmas experiences.
From setting up beautiful wedding spaces and festive displays, to helping run events, welcoming visitors and supporting our wider operations, this is a truly hands-on role where you will gain experience across every aspect of event delivery within a heritage setting.
This is a seasonal role until December 2026, offering 40 hours per week on a shift basis. We’re looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, hardworking and happy to roll up their sleeves. You will work across weekdays, weekends and evenings as part of our friendly and supportive team.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Seasonal
MOREHousekeepers
The Lulworth Estate requires seasonal Housekeepers to work at our beautiful holiday park at Durdle Door as well as our unique holiday cottages situated throughout the estate
Our sites are popular with a wide range of holiday makers and owners, all of whom share a love of this idyllic, unspoilt coastline and countryside.
Housekeeping is dynamic, hands-on work where no two days are ever the same. We’re looking for motivated, adaptable team members who take pride in delivering exceptional results and find real satisfaction in a job well done — especially during the fast-paced, high-energy changeover days of peak season.
Some previous experience of housekeeping to include cleaning and laundry is preferred, but not essential as full training will be given. Applicants will need excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn, total reliability and a hard-working attitude.
These are seasonal contracts, running until the end of December. Both full and part time hours are available and working hours will be on a rota basis and will include at least one weekend day. The occasional early or late shift will be required and there will be the opportunity to pick up additional shifts during our busy periods.
Due to the location of our business, applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence and their own transport, or the ability to reliably commute.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now with your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Seasonal
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