Afternoon Tea Specialist - vacancy in Wiltshire
Afternoon Tea Specialist - Food & Beverage
This is a unique opportunity to join the team at the beautiful Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort as an Afternoon Tea Specialist.
Do you believe tea is more than just a drink? Are you a passionate tea connoisseur or an enthusiastic learner with a refined palate?
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Calne, Wiltshire (commutable from Chippenham, Swindon, Bath)
We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and people-focused Afternoon Tea Specialist to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for someone who appreciates the craft, culture, and ceremony behind exceptional tea — and loves sharing that experience with others.
From delicate white teas to bolder blends, you will guide customers through flavour profiles, brewing times, and pairings while creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest.
The role:
• Curating exceptional afternoon tea experiences within the Shelburne Restaurant for Bowood guests
• Advising on tea varieties, flavour notes and recommended pairings
• Preparing and serving a range of black tea, green tea and herbal infusions homegrown on the Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall.
• Maintaining high presentation and service standards
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a genuine passion for tea and hospitality
• Enjoy connecting with people and creating experiences
• Be confident, warm, and engaging
• Have experience in cafés, hospitality, or speciality food & beverage (preferred but not essential)
• Be eager to learn and grow within a specialist environment
Benefits:
Benefits include:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement (31 days including Bank Holidays)
- Uniform provided
- Meals whilst on duty
- Pension
- Free on-site parking
- Free entry to Bowood House and Gardens during the open season
- Hugely discounted Golf Membership (on successful completion of your probationary period)
- Discounted spa treatments and 50% off our beautiful Templespa products
- Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
- Company events
Among the finest luxury 4 star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one never to be forgotten. Located in Calne, the hotel is at the heart of the Bowood Estate, where we offer dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine and a very warm welcome. With our award-winning spa and championship golf course, a stay can be as busy or as relaxed as our clients wish.
If you have a passion for exceptional tea, outstanding service, and creating memorable customer experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to bringing quality, craftsmanship, and warmth to every cup.
