Hospitality Graduate Trainee Programme

£13.86 per hour plus fantastic benefits

Full-time, working across 5 days, including regular weekends and evenings. Based onsite - BA7

Due to the location of the Estate, a driving licence is recommended for this role.

Flexible start dates throughout the year

Start your hospitality career somewhere extraordinary – learn from the best, experience every corner of luxury hospitality and build the foundations to become one of our future leaders.

Join us at The Newt in Somerset, an award-winning luxury country estate set amongst beautiful gardens, ancient woodland and rolling farmland, complete with cyder orchards, elegant hotels and world-class restaurants. We are proud to be a Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown winner
, a Three Michelin Key hotel and the No. 1 Boutique Hotel for three consecutive years – 2023, 2024 and 2025
.

It is a truly special place where exceptional hospitality, creativity and a deep connection to the land come together, giving our graduates the opportunity to learn and develop in one of the country’s most celebrated hospitality destinations.

Our tailored Graduate Trainee Programme gives you the chance to experience this unique environment first-hand, turning your hospitality experience and academic knowledge into the foundations of an exciting career. Rotating between at least two departments and supported by a dedicated mentor, you’ll gain a broad understanding of our distinctive approach to luxury hospitality while developing the confidence, skills and leadership experience to progress.

Along the way, you’ll have access to exceptional development opportunities including our Management Development Programme
, WSET qualifications and Estate Experiences Programme
. By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to take your next step into a Team Leader role or beyond, with further opportunities including our Advanced Management Development Programme, The Newt Ambassador Programme and Talent Development Programme with Cranfield University.

• Rotate across at least two departments, building practical experience and a strong understanding of our wider operation.
• Deliver warm, intuitive and exceptional service to our guests throughout every placement.
• Work closely with experienced colleagues and leaders to learn The Newt’s distinctive approach to hospitality.
• Take an active role in the Management Development Programme and wider learning opportunities.
• Build knowledge of food, beverage, hotel and guest experience operations.
• Develop leadership, communication and decision‑making skills through hands‑on experience.
• Embrace feedback, coaching and mentoring to support your continued development.
• Act as an ambassador for The Newt, bringing enthusiasm, curiosity and a genuine passion for hospitality to every rotation.

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food…