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Great communication, teamwork and a genuine love of looking after people. At The Great House at Sonning, we welcome guests from across Berkshire, Reading, Oxford and sometimes from even further afield, so being adaptable and confident with people is essential. If you enjoy solving problems and working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, you’ll fit right in.

Not always. Many of our hospitality roles in Sonning don’t require previous experience - enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to learn go a long way. For management or specialist roles, such as chefs or cocktail bartenders, experience or vocational training may be required.

Plenty. We offer clear career pathways from entry-level hospitality roles through to supervisory and management positions. The Great House at Sonning is part of the Coppa Club collection, there are opportunities to grow your career across our restaurants, bars and hotels, supported by training and apprenticeships.

Hospitality hours vary and we offer both part-time and full-time roles. Evenings, weekends and holidays are part of the rhythm of working in a hotel, bar and restaurant, with busier seasons balanced by quieter ones.

There are many valuable benefits provided to our staff, including free chef-cooked meals while you're working, discounts on food and drinks for you and your friends, Apprenticeship Programmes, Enrichment Days, Financial Wellbeing Support, and exclusive shopping discounts.

Absolutely. The flexible hours suit students and parents balancing other commitments, and the people-focused nature of hospitality makes it a great fit for career changers with transferable skills.

You’ll meet new people every day, create moments that make a real difference, and work in a lively, supportive environment in the heart of Sonning-on-Thames. It’s fast-paced, varied and never boring, and you’ll see the impact of your work in every guest interaction.