- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Front Office, Concierge & Guest Experience
- Industry
- Luxury Hospitality & Experiential Travel
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
Dorchester Collection is seeking an Equestrian Manager at Coworth Park to lead the equestrian department, oversee horse care and guest riding services, and manage the team, budgets, safety and commercial development. The role is permanent and full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the Equestrian department and team to provide the highest level of horse care and presentation and exceptional service to clients.
- Build the reputation of the equestrian establishment in the hotel and equine industries and foster a loyal client base that books regularly.
- Manage horses’ daily routines, feed and exercise to keep them fit and well schooled for guests to ride safely.
- Manage horses’ shoeing, worming, saddlery, dentistry and veterinary requirements.
- Complete daily feeding, haying, mucking out, turnout, grooming and bandaging, and keep the stable, horses and equipment immaculate.
- Handle enquiries, bookings and requests from internal and external guests promptly and appropriately.
- Fit guests with safety equipment before riding and keep equipment clean, organised and compliant with best-practice guidance, replacing worn or unsafe items.
- Teach hotel guests and local clients to ride ponies and horses, sharing knowledge and enthusiasm while prioritising safety.
- Manage daily horse allocations for lessons, prioritising horse welfare and guest safety.
- Inspire team members and supervisors to build a high-performing team and meet business goals and service standards.
- Mentor, train and coach team members.
- Manage shift coverage, workload and resource distribution within and across teams.
- Interview, hire and induct staff, and plan succession.
- Identify departmental training needs, design training and track its delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance and conduct performance development plans for team supervisors.
- Arrange and chair monthly departmental meetings and distribute accurate minutes to team members, HR and the General Manager.
- Create and manage budgets; conduct monthly profit-and-loss reviews; control costs; ensure purchasing procedures are followed; and manage stock.
- Manage insurance and council licensing requirements, reviewing and renewing them annually.
- Renew annual pony-loan contracts.
- Source additional horses or ponies for loan, lease or purchase as business levels and budget allow.
- Develop and facilitate new packages to drive sales.
- Assist the PR department with photoshoots and interviews, and keep the website up to date and factually accurate.
- Comply with statutory and company health, safety, fire, bomb and security regulations.
- Keep required certificates current, including first aid, child protection and CRB checks.
- Review and update departmental risk assessments, including monthly area assessment forms.
- Check tack and equipment weekly for faults and take action where necessary.
- Review standard operating procedures and facilitate ongoing team training as required.
- Ensure all guests complete disclaimers before riding.
- Ensure accident report forms are completed accurately, signed by the injured person and submitted to Security promptly.
Qualifications
- BHS Stage 3 qualification.
- First aid.
- Able to ride and teach, including beginners.
- General yard work.
- Stable management.
- Customer service.
- Previous hotel experience.
- Positive attitude.
- Computer literate.
- Good communicator.
- Alignment with the hotel ethos.
Skills
Experience
Previous hotel experience
Workplace
The role is situated in Ascot, England, UK — conveniently close to London.
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Benefits
Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection; 50% food and beverage discount at selected restaurants; employee referral scheme; team member awards and incentive schemes; contributory pension scheme entitlement from commencement; complimentary uniform laundering; complimentary meals on duty at team member restaurants.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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