Careers | Bolton Abbey Escapes

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Grow your career at Estate Escapes

Whether you’re looking to start or progress your career in hospitality, Estate Escapes, part of the Devonshire Group, provides great opportunities for dedicated, creative individuals to develop their skills in a professional and friendly environment.

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The Hospitality Academy

Our professional training academy was created to support new employees at the Devonshire Group in the development of their hospitality careers.

Our 18-month in-house training programme focuses on Front of House and Chef positions and leads to recognised industry qualification at Level 2 Apprenticeship on completion.

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Staff Benefits

We value our staff and want them to be able to take full advantage of the experiences on offer across Estate Escapes and The Devonshire Group.

We offer a wide range of benefits and discounts on events, days out, and food & drink, as well as special rates on our hotels and holiday cottages.

As an employee you can expect:

Free entrance, as often as you like, to Bolton Abbey Estate including car parking and access to a range of seasonal trails for you and up to three guests. You can also get free entrance to Chatsworth House, Garden, Farmyard and Playground for you and up to three guests.

Generous discounts off food, drinks and retail items from all our outlets including The Cavendish Pavilion in Yorkshire, Chatsworth Farm Shop, our hotels in Yorkshire and Derbyshire plus retail shops on both estates.

Free entrance to selected special events including Chatsworth Country Fair and the Chatsworth International Horse Trials for you and up to three guests.

Kickstart your Hospitality Career

What Our Colleagues Say

“I couldn’t think of a better place to start my career after graduating from University. I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects which has allowed me to develop and work on different skills. The people I work with are incredible, and the commute over the rolling fields and hills isn’t bad either!”
Anna, Trainer

“I have worked here for over 20 years and no two days have ever been the same. I am fortunate to work for a family with wonderful aspirations, be part of a great team and I have also met some amazing characters along the way.”
Moira, Manager

“I really enjoy the range and diversity my role offers. The people I work with, both in the team and throughout the estate, contribute to a warm, friendly atmosphere and ‘family’ culture. My role as a vision and values champion allows me to meet people from across the estates, to share ideas with management and colleagues which promote the core values and principles which are at the heart of the group.”
Paul, HR administrator

“My position as PA to the Managing Director is very much about organising and providing support, but I have also been involved in many exciting and interesting projects, such as the design and refurbishment works and organising artists to exhibit in our properties. Whilst there have been many changes over the past 17 years, the feeling of working for a quality establishment has never changed. I can honestly say I have never woken up and thought ‘I don’t want to go to work today!’”
Carol, PA to MD

“Paul Smith, Suggs from Madness, Will Young, I could go on and on about the people I’ve met in the 14 years that I’ve worked at the Devonshire Group. Helping a damsel in distress to change a tyre on her car is par for the course in Concierge! We look after our guests and ensure they have a carefree stay. After 14 years I still enjoy coming to work. The great staff I work with helps too!”
Andrew, Concierge

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