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PGL (0)

Salary

From £416 to £481 per month + accommodation and meals provided

Location

France

Job term

Temporary

Job hours

Full time

We have exciting vacancies for French-speaking Tour Leaders to work in some of Northern France's most stunning locations.

PGL provides an alternative: career-enhancing employment and dynamic pre-staff training, with the opportunity to put your degree into practise in a rewarding, supportive environment where the emphasis is on fun and self-development.

PGL is the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays and study courses for young people, operating at 24 locations across the UK, France and Spain. More than 400,000 young guests enjoy a PGL trip each year, and we're looking for energetic staff team members to make that happen.

If you're taking a year out from your language degree or if you're a postgraduate looking for work experience, these job roles provide an excellent opportunity to put your language skills into action!

Working for PGL will give you access to PGL's award-winning training and qualification opportunities, a competitive monthly wage, and the chance to live and work in a unique environment in some of Europe's most stunning locations with people from around the globe. You will also receive free meals, accommodation, uniform and return transport from a UK departure point as part of your staff package.

Escape the dreaded 9 to 5 and get work-specific experience on your CV, without a suit in sight!

Click APPLY NOW to start the New Year in France.

Applicants need to have a UK address, UK NI number and be able to depart from a UK departure point.

Successful applicants are required to complete a DBS check, which PGL will pay for.

PGL is committed to the principles of equality and diversity: we welcome applications from all members of the community. You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for a role with PGL

Recruiter

PGL (0)

Salary

From £6.40 to £6.40 per hour

Location

East Sussex

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Part time

As Housekeeping Supervisor, you will ensure that the residential aspects of our guests' visit gives them the best experience possible, with the cleanliness and appearance of our residential centres crucial to make a lasting impression.

As well as amazing activities and fantastic food, our guests have come to expect market-leading accommodation at our centres.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you'll lead a team of Housekeeping Assistants, motivating, providing appropriate resources and organising the daily routine in order to provide the highest standard of housekeeping.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Exceeding and maintaining housekeeping and cleaning standards
• Organising staff to achieve and optimise effectiveness
• Ensuring that all defects are reported to appropriate departments
• Maintaining linen and hardware inventories to an effective stock control level
• Adhering to all Health and Safety requirements including COSHH
• Ensuring all staff are trained to Health and Safety standards and company requirements
• Managing staff and schedules through excellent communication
• Inspiring and motivating your team to deliver the highest level of service and customer experience
• Administrative duties

The position is part time, 21 hours a week at our Windmill Hill Centre, East Sussex, BN27 4RZ.

Applicants must be able to work Mondays and Fridays and at least one day on the weekends.

Recruiter

PGL (0)

Salary

From £17,250 to £18,000 per year

Location

East Sussex

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Head Chef Vacancy in East Sussex

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the team at Windmill
Hill, our children’s activity holiday centre in East Sussex.

PGL Travel is the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays
and study courses for young people. Windmill Hill has fantastic on-site
facilities in its 21 acres, with several small lakes and an indoor sports hall.
All this great outdoor space means that our guests build up quite an appetite;
our Head Chef role is crucial!

The Head Chef will take charge of the catering operation, heading up a team of Chefs and Catering Assistants. You will be in sole charge of food preparation on centre ensuring the catering team are producing nutritional, varied, balanced and tasty meals for guests and staff. You will also be responsible for food prep, kitchen hygiene, kitchen administration in accordance with all current catering legislation and company policies while ensuring effective budgetary monitoring and controlling to achieve set targets.

Windmill Hill is an impressive Grade II listed mansion house set on the
Sussex Downs, close to Hastings. Being one of our larger centres with a capacity of 450 guests, this centre would appeal to people who enjoy being part of a large senior team and managing a group of Catering Assistants.

You will need to be available to undertake Duty Manager shifts on a rota
basis with other senior staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the
training, development and the day-to-day staff management of your team at
varying stages of their catering career.

We’re looking for a team player who is able to interact well, has excellent communication skills and a keen customer focus. This is a hands-on Head Chef role, utilising your food preparation skills whilst working within a small team to ensure excellent customer service.

Hours of work are based on 42 hours over a 5 day working week of split
shifts. The majority of our guests are under 17 so our catering team rarely
work beyond 8pm.

This permanent Head Chef position is offered at £17,250-£18,000 per
annum, based on experience.

PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community. You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be subject to clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which PGL will pay for.

Recruiter

PGL (0)

Salary

From £583.87 to £815.70 per month + Competitive + residential benefits

Location

France

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Join our Catering team of 2013!

We have employment opportunities for catering job seekers at all levels from Apprentice Catering Assistants seeking their first steps into the industry, to experienced Chefs and Catering Managers seeking a rewarding career move.

PGL is the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays and study courses for young people. As a member of the catering team you provide our staff members and guests with nutritious meals that fuel them for their day of activities.

Do you have no experience? No worries! We provide full training to help you earn whilst you learn. All you need to bring with you is energy, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to contribute to the success of our residential activity centres.

We're also keen to encourage development through our training programmes and many of our Head Chefs originally joined PGL as Catering Assistants.

Joining the PGL team, you'll receive a competitive wage, meals and free uniform; accommodation is provided, plus you'll have the chance to live and work in a unique environment at one of our centres in the UK, France or Spain.

Apply now to join our staff team of 2013! Simply register for a 'My PGL' account where you can access the online application form and sign up for the Recruitment E-news.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure, which PGL will pay for. You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position. PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.


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Recruiter

PGL (0)

Salary

From £583 to £584 per month + + free accommodation and meals

Location

United Kingdom

Job term

Temporary

Job hours

Full time

Guest safety is always at the forefront of our minds. Our Security Assistants ensure that people and deliveries on centre are properly checked in. With a pleasant and welcoming smile, you'll make sure that the centre is safe and secure 24 hours a day.


More than 250,000 young guests enjoy a PGL trip each year, and we must ensure that we keep each guest safe and sound when they are tucked in for the evening.

The role includes a variety of functional tasks as well as being the first point of contact for visitors to the centre in the evening. You will be ensuring the security of the centre and well-being of the guests during night with regular checks and patrols as directed to you by the Duty Manager. Furthermore you’ll be able to use your handy skills to perform some site work.

The job entails some site presentation duties as well as occasional guest care responsibilities and the task to deal with any issues that the guests might encounter. Solving guests' problems can be very rewarding.

Additionally you may have the chance to try your centre's activities during your free time, building up your personal competency in the process. You may also participate in evening entertainments for our guests.
Requirements
No experience necessary - full training provided.

We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, enjoy working as part of a fast-paced team and who are willing to learn. Suitable candidates will be confident with great communication and diplomacy skills.

Recruiter

PGL (0)

Salary

From £141 to £142 per week + Free meals and accommodation

Location

Spain

Job term

Temporary

Job hours

Full time

Chef Vacancy Immediate Start

*Apply Now*

If you're looking for a gateway into a career in catering, within a supportive, rewarding and fun environment, this could be the position for you.

As a Chef your primary responsibility will be to provide first class home cooked, nutritional and varied tasty meals for our guests and staff. The role will allow you to increase your responsibility and skills without taking sole charge of the catering operation. Reporting to the Head Chef you will have the opportunity to develop all round catering skills, including cooking, ordering, accounting for stock and staff supervision. This is an excellent development opportunity for people wanting to expand their catering knowledge and for aspirant Head Chefs.

An interest in catering is a must and previous catering experience is essential. We also operate a comprehensive training programme that gives you the chance to earn while you learn and the chance to gain some formal qualifications along the way.
We're looking for people who are enthusiastic; enjoy working as part of a fast-paced team and who are willing to learn. Many of our senior catering team originally joined PGL in this role.

The position is in La Fosca which is situated on the Costa Brava, within walking distance of Palamos, a bustling tourist town with a great sandy beach and harbour.

Details:

Immediate start until 26th August;
Wage - £142 per week, free meals and tented accommodation;
Transport provided and paid for from the UK;
Hours - 42 hours over 6 days.

If you have any questions or for further information please visit our website.