ABOUT US:

A unique island hotel and outdoor activity provider. With our roots in outdoor activities we have evolved over the last 39 years into a highly rated hotel & activity provider with a good reputation for providing a range of services at a high standard. We offer experiences from half day kayaking sessions to relaxing stays in deluxe rooms and lots in between. We are a family hotel operating in a beautiful tastefully renovated country house overlooking some of the most stunning scenery you will see anywhere in Scotland. Our guests rave about our food and our staff. If we get something wrong we listen to our guests. We are constantly looking for ways to improve and provide an even better experience to the thousands of guests we welcome to this unique Scottish island every year.

What do our customers think of us?

We are already highly rated online and we are only aiming higher...are you ambitious too?!

2020 we were voted "Best Family Hotel in Scotland" - Prestige Hotel Awards

2019 we were voted "Best Hotel under 50 rooms in the West" - Prestige Hotel Awards

2018 we were voted "Best Historic Hotel" - Prestige Hotel Awards

The Hotel rates 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor

The Restaurant rates 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor

Booking.com has us at 8.7 out of 10

Google Reviews have us at 4.5 out of 5

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are currently looking for enthusiastic chefs to assist the head chef and sous chef with prep and service. Raasay House Hotel boasts a diverse clientele which requires someone with the knowledge and flexibility to deliver the best culinary experience to all of our guests.

DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT & LIFESTYLE BENEFITS:

It’s a seasonal position which could become yearly for the right candidate.

CLIMAVORE

Raasay House is a committed supporter of the CLIMAVORE project, which explores how we eat as climate changes.

HOURS & SALARY: £12-£14.00 plus tips

TYPICAL SUMMER WEEK: 38-48 over 5 or 6 days (we close all sundays and a lot of mondays for service)

BREAKS: 30 Minutes unpaid break every day you work more than 6 hours

HOLIDAYS: Statutory (28 days p/a based on a fixed contract to the end of October initially)

HOTEL SIZE: 23 rooms (can sleep up to 70)

COVERS: Typical summer covers - Daytime 30-50, evening 80-125, breakfast 30-70, staff food for up to 30 staff

FOOD TYPE: Scottish, good vegan and vegetarian menu, seafood, local produce

ACCOMODATION: Room in wooden cabin on site

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: All candidates must be able to prove that they are legally allowed to work in the UK

BENEFITS

Employee Benefits:

Free access to activity sessions and equipment

free bike hire

30% discount on restaurant and cafe food

30% discount on all shop gifts

15% discount on drinks in the cafe, restaurant and bar

Pension

Boat trip & some outdoor activities.

START DATE

March/April 2024