Bartender preparing a cocktail in the bar at Richmond Hill
Careers at Richmond Hill Hotel

We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals with a passion for hospitality. We’re looking for originality, proactive thinking and understanding in our team members - it starts with the person, not their CV.

It's an exciting time to join the Richmond Hill Hotel team, having been recognised as one of the best companies to work for by The Sunday Times, and a Top 30 Employer by The Caterer awards!

Our story

An independent destination hotel situated steps away from Richmond's royal park, we’ve been serving hill top magic for all of our guests for nearly 300 years. Now, we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our hotel and restaurant team to deliver unforgettable customer service and create exceptional experiences for the modern-day traveller. With 144 guest bedrooms, 12 meeting room facilities and a swoon worthy restaurant and bar, it's an exciting time to join us at Richmond Hill.

Our benefits

Holiday, health and pensions

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing by one day per year of completed service to a maximum of 33 days

A work place pension of 8% (5% contributed by employee, and 3% employer contribution) 

A private health cash plan for permanent team members

Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, tech and gym) 

Flexible working hours

Recognition and development

Hotel Recognition Programme including our Employee of the Month award which holds a cash incentive of £100

Hotel team building and social events throughout the year

Refer a friend scheme, with up to £500 cash incentive

A personal development plan to match your career aspirations

Extra perks

Access to hundreds of online discounts and freebies from leading brands, from food and drink to travel

Hotel and restaurant discounts 

Free parking and meals while on duty

Full uniform provided

Our vacancies 

Whether you're looking to join the team at Richmond Hill Hotel, or are a current team member with aspirations to upskill to a new role, you can explore all of our vacancies and apply directly online. Please keep an eye on this space for news on current and upcoming opportunities. 

A Staff member pouring wine into a glass at Richmond Hill Hotel

Apprenticeships Academy

We know that we will only ever be as good as our team, so we’re always on the look-out for talented new individuals to become part of our family. As a people-focused business, we seek out exceptional people who can champion, encourage, and inspire those around them. Our team have ambition to be the best and are motivated to make a difference every day. We strive to create an individual and unforgettable experience for all of our guests by delivering “Exceptional Hospitality” - so individuals with engaging personalities and a passionate and can-do attitude could be the perfect match for us.

Our Apprenticeship Academy offers a fantastic opportunity to ignite your future in hospitality whilst working within an independent and progressive business that puts people at the heart of its values. We are keen to develop and inspire passionate and ambitious individuals who are committed to starting a career in hospitality.

Launch your career

Start your career with a work placement at our hotel and push the boundaries of our industry – go where nobody else has gone and do things nobody else has done. As an intern you get unique opportunities to learn about the hospitality industry, collaborate on exciting projects and work alongside our management team. We offer a number of work placements across the business for hospitality students. If you are a student or undergraduate, interested in an internship or work experience with us please contact your school or college careers advisor or Liva, our Human Resources Manager on liva.jones@richmondhill.co.uk.

Staff members preparing food items at Richmond Hill Hotel

Apply to join the team 

Email Liva, our Human Resources Manager on liva.jones@richmondhill.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience.