All Positions – New Opening

You bring your expertise, enthusiasms, and curiosities; and we’ll provide you with a space to play.

Mad Swans in the Mendips is opening in July 2025 and will be recruiting for a whole new team!

• Various Roles in All Departments
• Full Time & Part Time Positions
• Permanent & Flexible Contracts
• Start Dates from May & June 2025
• Onsite Roles
• Based at Mad Swans in the Mendips

Mad Swans in the Mendips is located in Farrington Gurney near to Bristol & Bath.

Full Address: Marsh Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TS.

What we do

We are experts in our field, committed to creating boundary-pushing social spaces that spark meaningful connections through play in nature.

This summer, we’re opening our first countryside hangout for mavericks. The unruly. The friendship groups you wish you were in. The families you want to hang out with. For evenings that go on forever. And weekends that become folklore. Come for a good time. Come for a long time. Come for a breath of fresh air. Whoever you are. Come as you are.

Social play spanning Padel Tennis, Pickleball, Darts, Shuffleboard and Golf gives guests the chance to explore one game or sample them all, across a few hours, a day, or a long weekend. We’re all about great food, which is why we’ve teamed up with experts in their field to create two distinct dining experiences and endless ways to enjoy them. The Potting Shed proudly boasts a menu of refreshing takes on Brasserie classics while, in The Hangout, the focus is on shareable plates with no compromise on flavour. But wherever guests find themselves, from course to court, the meadow to the orchard, they’re never far from a plate of something delicious to satisfy any craving. And, for evenings that go on forever, an Eco Cabin for the night is only a starlit walk through the wilderness away.

What we can do for you

We understand that there’s more to life than work, which is why our roles are designed to allow exploration, from long-time passions to brand-new intrigues.

We believe that to be interested is to be interesting – that means industry-leading training within and outside of your specified job role. If you have a question, we want to provide you with the tools to answer it. As we make our start in the world, our team need to be able to wear a few different hats, which we treat as an opportunity, allowing you to take considered detours into topics of interest, in the pursuit of a broader, richer perspective.

And out of hours, our guests’ playground is yours too. Enjoy the wide variety of green spaces, and the games they host, at an exclusive rate. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in all things Mad Swans, from padel lessons to cocktail workshops, after all, we want you to be as excited by our product as we are.

What are the roles

There are various full time, part time and weekend positions in all departments and areas.  Exact start dates will vary and will depend on the role and department.  We anticipate that the majority of new roles will start in May & June 2025.

Food & Beverage:

Front of House Team Member

Bar Team Member

Food Runner

Breakfast Supervisor

Kitchen:

Head Chef

Sous Chef

Chef de Partie

Pizza Chef

Pastry Chef

Breakfast Chef

Junior Sous Chef

Kitchen Porter

Accommodation & Cabins:

Receptionist

Reservations Agent

Housekeeper / Room Attendant

Night Porter

Sports, Agronomy & Robotics:

Sports Assistant – Driving Range, Padel Tennis & Pickleball

Greenkeeper & Landscapes

Full Time Management Positions:

Reservations Manager

Events Manager

Assistant General Manager

Reception & Housekeeping Manager

Restaurant Team Leader

Bar Team Leader

Rackets Team Leader

Golf Team Leader

Maintenance Team Leader

Location – this is an onsite role and will be located at Mad Swans in the Mendips, Marsh Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TS.

Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor any work permits or visas.

What is in it for you

• Tips & Service Charge
• Free Parking
• Free Employee Meal whilst on shift
• Wage Stream – access your pay for hours worked before pay day
• Employee Discounts on Food, Sports, Activities, Cabins and in the Retail Shop
• Reward & Recognition Initiatives
• Team Social & Well-being Activities & Events
• Employee Referral Scheme Bonus
• Mad Swans Water Bottle
• Mad Swans Hoodie
• Plant your own tree at Mad Swans

How to Apply

If you believe you have what it takes to come on-board and would like to be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you.  Please simply apply by hitting the apply button.

Recruitment Agencies

We are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time.  As such, we do not accept any speculative CV’s and/or candidate profiles and are, therefore, unable to consider these.