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Recruiting now for: Chefs & General Assistants

The Eltermere Inn is expanding into a second restaurant site with a brand new casual eatery in the heart of Elterwater, Ambleside due to open late summer 2019.

‘SLATES COFFEE & KITCHEN’ will serve great food & drink from brunch through to dinner and we’re now on the lookout for warm, positive and smiley individuals to help us create a friendly team and deliver a warm welcome and great service to all our customers. You don’t need to be fully trained or have years of experience, just bags of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

In return we offer fantastic training and great opportunities alongside a competitive salary but more importantly the chance to grow and develop your career and to be part of something really special.

• Great rates of pay • flexible hours – full & part time hours to suit • amazing location • meals on duty • monthly tips • quality

accommodation if needed • friendly atmosphere • access to Langdale Spa • development/growth opportunities

Our business is centred around great service and we’re very serious about our people. We want people who are like-minded,

professional and fun to work with. If you fancy joining our team get in touch. Send your cv to

adele@eltermere.co.uk or call 015394 37207, leave your details and we’ll be back in touch to have a chat.

The Eltermere Inn • Elterwater • Ambleside • LA22 9HYSlates Coffee & Kitchen • Maple Tree Corner • Elterwater • LA22 9HP

We’reHiringIt’s a place where innovative cookware and inspirational homewares go hand in hand with passionate people and exceptional service.

For more details visit: workforlakeland.co.uk

• Distribution Centre ColleaguesKendal£8.42* per hourFixed term until 12 January 202037 hours30.25 hours

• Contact Centre ColleaguesHead Offi ce – Windermere£8.42* per hourFixed term until 31 December 201937 hours30.25 hours

*For 18 years & over

CURRENT VACANCIES:Facilities Supervisor

(Ambleside, Full Time)

Delivery Manager (Barrow)(Barrow, Full Time, initial 2 year contract)

Senior Fundraiser(Ambleside, Full Time)

Bid Writer(Ambleside or from home, Various Hours, paid per project)

Senior Venue Assistant(Ambleside, Full Time)

Venue Assistant(Ambleside, Full Time)

Further information & closing dates can be found here www.brathay.org.uk/join-our-team

THE LAKELAND VILLAGE CLUBNewby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8PX

Resort Co-ordinatorOur well established Holiday Village in the South Lakes is looking for an experienced person to co-ordinate guest services and support administration activity.

Full time position, including weekends.

Holiday accommodation type property experience, or hotel administration required, as is knowledge of basic computer systems and accommodation booking systems.

Competent accounting skills including preparation of monthly and annual accounts & SAGE experience would be advantageous, knowledge of Committee protocols preferred, but not essential.

Excellent communication skills including telephone and face to face, ability to solve problems and decision making essential.

Must have the ability to work on own and as part of a team.

Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience.

To apply please send a full cv and supporting letter by e mail to richard.guzinski@lakeland-village.co.uk

Or by post, marked Private & Confidential, to The Resort Manager, The Lakeland Village, Backbarrow,

Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8PX.

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Chesters By The RiverAre now recruiting

Chef &Kitchen Porter

If you would like to come and join our friendly and hardworking team then get in touch....

Experience is idealEnthusiasm essential

Get in touch on 015394 34711 or drop in a CV

Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DFTel: 015394 43636 | www.hillthwaite.com

General AssistantAre you an enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly individual looking for a rewarding job in Windermere? We are currently looking to recruit a General Assistant to join our friendly front of house team.

Competitive rates of pay and training available. Experience in similar role is desirable and use of EPOS till system - however excellent training can be provided if required for the right candidate.

You will need to be friendly, presentable and hard working with an ability to offer fantastic customer service. Spoken English is a must and we currently do not have any live-in accommodation available.

Closed for Christmas. 28 Days paid holiday entitlement. Meals on Duty. Friendly family run hotel.

Please send your cv to manager@hillthwaite.com or call 015394 43636 for further details

Breakfast Cook (7am to 11am, 5 days a week)

Saturday Housekeeper (10am to 2pm plus one or 2 extra days if needed)

Kitchen Porter (8am to 11am and 5pm to 11pm, 5 days a week)

The Malabar is an award-winning family-run guesthouse with 6 rooms near Sedbergh and we are now looking for 3

experienced and enthusiastic people to join us. We offer excellent rates of pay and a beautiful environment

in which to work.

Please send your CV to info@themalabar.co.uk or contact Fiona on 07393 687790

Full or Part time Team MemberThe Willowsmere Guest House

Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1ESJoin our small but friendly team and assist in all aspects of

our busy guest house.

Great pay, up £9 p/h for right candidate. Flexible hours but must include weekends.

Experience preferred but not essential.

Contact Anthony or Vivian: info@thewillowsmere.com / 01539443575

Seasonal work and Holiday cover, average 30 hours per week including weekends. Good hourly rate and friendly working

environment.

Previous experience in a small pub kitchen required, due to location will need to be able to drive.

If you are interested in the positions please send us your CV on Facebook or Email welcome@suninncrook.com

Telephone: 01539 821 351

2nd Chef

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Seafarers Fish & Chip ShopRayrigg Road, Bowness on Windermere

Staff required for the next 4 months (or possibly longer)

• Fryer • Counter Assistant

• Cleaner (Evenings) 6.30pm to 8.30pm

For more information please email Tony: jane.nicholson764@btinternet.com

Catering Assistants & Catering Supervisor

Situated on the Southern shore of lake Windermere, join our busy team in a picturesque location.

Part time or full time hours to suit, experience advantageous but not essential.

Please apply to fiona.shand@lakesaquarium.co.uk. For more information please call 015395 30153.

Lakes Aquarium, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AS

www.lakesaquarium.co.uk

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Experienced DecoratorsWe are currently looking for experienced decorators to

join our team for permanent full time employment.

Excellent rates of pay.

To enquire about this exciting role send your cv to robert@differentstrokes-kendal.co.uk

An interview with be arranged where necessary.

Full Time & Weekend Sales Assistants

We are seeking to appoint Full Time & Weekend Sales Assistants in our Store based in Ambleside.

A knowledge of outdoor clothing and equipment is advantageous but not essential, as full product training will be given.

Please send your CV & cover letter to branchone@gaynors.co.uk

Nursery PractitionersWe are looking for two dedicated professionals to join our team

within our group of nurseries.The ideal candidates must be willing to work towards a very high set of standards of childcare and

learning and are reliable, fun, caring and passionate!

Position One: 27 hours per week, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-5.30pm.Immediate start. Ideal for an apprentice.

Position Two: Full time, 4.5 days per week 8am-5.30pm. Starting Tuesday 27th August 2019. Must be level 3 qualified.

To request an application pack, please email Laura@stripy-horse.co.uk

Previous applicants need not apply. Closing date 7th August with interviews being held shortly after.

We are looking to recruit at our residential nursing home, Holehird, set above Lake Windermere. With outstanding ratings by the CQC, we offer the very best care for adults with long term complex conditions.On site live-in accommodation is also available for full-time staff. Apply now to be part of an extraordinary team of people, making a difference to the lives of the residents we care for at Holehird.support worker£9.48 per hour | full time, part time and occasional hours | ref: 04414nurse£16.48 per hour | full time, part time and occasional hours | ref: 04415team leader£11.38 per hour | full time | ref: 04413domestic assistant £8.25 per hour | part time | ref: 04208

Closing date: 30 August 2019A satisfactory disclosures check is required. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

For more details and to apply, go to: careers.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for the reference or call 01902 792060.

Plumgarths Farm Shop - Crook Road, Nr Kendal

Team Member (Full or Part-time)Growing family business is looking for an enthusiastic,

innovative person to prepare meat & meat products and serve our customers in the shop.

For more information & application form please email vhodgson@btinternet.com or call 07826 481111

Full time position, Salary £20,000 p.a. plus OTE earnings

Are you a strong relationship builder, a good listener, able to understand the needs of our tourism businesses and confident in offering advice solutions?

Do you have experience and expertise in developing membership bases and successfully promoting added value benefits?

Are you a highly-motivated, enthusiastic, confident individual who loves the challenge of meeting and exceeding targets?

Then we would love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in the tourism sector, or similar. A strong commercial awareness is essential.

Full application details can be viewed on www.cumbriatourism.org/jobs

Closing date for applications: 9th August 2019Interview date 15th August 2019

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No magic answersFirst off I don’t have a magic wand to help anyone get a job – I really wish I did. Also I don’t claim that my answers are 100% perfect as these types of questions and answers are very subjective and what might impress one person may completely fail to impress someone else.

Having trained interviewers for 17 years I have to say I take a fairly dim view of many of these questions because of their subjective nature, however they are still being asked in interviews around the country. I’ve spoken with the people asking the questions to try and understand why they are asking them and what constitutes a good answer in their eyes and this is what I’ve come up with – hope it helps!

5 Tough Questions1. Are you overqualified for this position?Why? The short answer is they’re worried you’ll cause problems with the line manager or leave as soon as a better job comes along. In the current financial climate people often apply for jobs way below their usual payscale. If that’s you, or if you’re making a lifestyle change, then make be absolutely sure in your own mind as to why you want the job you’re being interviewed for.

Possible answer: “On paper, yes I do appear over qualified, however I’ve made a major lifestyle change over the past 12 months and am no longer looking to work at my previous level. I believe the additional experience and expertise I could bring to the role will be valuable to the organisation.”

2. It would seem that you’ve been out of work for sometime now…Why? They’re worried that since you left your last job you’ve been sat on your backside watching daytime TV and will struggle with routines such as getting in on time, they’re also worried you may be a little rusty.

Possible answer: “Since I finished my last role I’ve spent time volunteering at the local homeless shelter. I’ve also used the opportunity to improve my IT skills by taking advantage of free courses which have been on offer at my local library.”

3. You were in your last job a long time. How do you think you’ll adjust to something new?Why? Their concern here is that you’re too stuck in your ways and not open to new challenges, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’re still flexible and adaptable.

Possible answer: “Although I was in the same role for 10 years the job evolved a lot during that time. I learned new IT systems and was closely involved in the roll-out of two major customer service initiatives.”

4. Do you feel your lack of experience could be a problem?Why: Pretty straightforward question this – they’re worried you don’t know enough or don’t realise why you’re getting into. A common question for graduates or those who have more qualifications than front line experience.

Possible answer: “I have experience of working within a similar field (mention specifically) and have a strong theoretical knowledge of the subject. Having rersearched the role and your organisation I feel confident that I will be able to get up to speed very quickly and welcome the opportunity to learn and develop new skills.”

5. Tell me about yourself.Why: I’ve often been told that the reason this question is so ambiguous is because they want to hear whether the interviewee talks about work or non work things, so I’d strongly adovate a mix of both if no further guidance is forthcoming.

Possible answer: “Well as you can see from my CV I’ve worked in the XXX field for 20 years now and have gained many key skills along the way. Outside of work I enjoy hiking, reading and visitng the theatre.” (They’ll no doubt be looking for more than this so do expand were appropriate.)

And finally…As there’s a very good chance you’ll get asked questions which aren’t on this list then here’s my suggestion; before you leap in stop and consider for a moment why they are asking the question – once you’ve got an idea why they’re asking it then you’re in a much better position to answer it. Tough interview questions really aren’t so tough once you know why they’re asking them. Which is why, for the questions above I’ve tried to identify why they’re asking it before I’ve given a suggested answer to give you some ideas.

Beth Pipe is a Learning and Development Professional and freelance writer; you can follow her at @cumbrianrambler on Twitter.

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