Despite minimal advertising The DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
Hotel, due to open in November 2011, has received over 300 job
applications.
Brayford Hotels, the company behind the development on Brayford
Wharf North in Lincoln, will be creating 70 new jobs in the city
and is now selecting candidates for interview.
In June the company made the first appointments to its Senior
Management Team including General Manager Philip Walker and Sales
and Marketing Manager Nicola Shepheard.
As well as part-time and full-time waiting and bar staff there
are several managerial vacancies including Financial Controller,
Lounge Manager, Restaurant Manager and Events Manager.
Philip said they have been overwhelmed by the response from
applicants so far.
"The only adverts Brayford Hotels placed were for my job and for
Head Chef which received 60 applications alone. We've been
inundated with CVs, however, including over 80 from students at the
University of Lincoln looking for part-time work to help fund their
studies," said Philip.
"It's our goal to deliver outstanding service at all times so
it's vital we get the right team in place. Although previous
experience of the service industry would be ideal we're looking for
candidates with the right personality who can help us to maintain
the exceptionally high standards the Hilton brand has become famous
for.
"It's an exciting time as the hotel is really starting to take
shape and we've already received a lot of enquiries from
individuals and companies wanting to make a booking."
When finished the contemporary and aspirational four-star hotel
will offer 115 well appointed modern and spacious guest rooms with
over 500 square metres of flexible meeting and events space.
Of the 115 rooms, 17 will be studio suites each with a balcony
and views of the Brayford Pool or the famous Lincoln Cathedral.
The hotel will also boast an on-site gym and a rooftop bar and
restaurant, accessed by a panoramic feature lift on the front of
the hotel, with outside areas offering spectacular views across the
south of the city.