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 8.8 out of 10

Google Reviews have us at 4.5 out of 5

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We're looking for an outgoing and dynamic Bar & Restaurant Manager for our beautiful 23 bedroom Scottish Island Hotel and Outdoor Activity centre.

The role involves:

Leading, training, inspiring and consistently getting to best from your FOH team (around 6/7 people) - keeping accurate training records for your team

Beverage Menu Planning - think local with an increasing emphasis on sustainability and minimizing our carbon footprint

Working with the head chef on the food menus (see last point)

Weekly ordering of bar stock and, checking deliveries, liaising with suppliers regarding and discrepancies

Responsibility for stock and wastage monitoring and reporting - must be proficient in using a computerised stock management system or have similar transferable skills

Responsibility for meeting or exceeding beverage sale targets and for ensuring margins are maintained

Event/group client care in house

Assisting the general manager in event/group planning pre arrival

Acting as Hotel Duty Manager in the later evening

Responsible for ensuring FOH areas are cleaned regularly according to the foh cleaning schedule and the cleaning records are maintained.

Person Specification

We're looking for an outgoing and bouncy person who will really make an impression on their team and our customers. We need someone who is in control of themselves, their team and of the customer experience. This role is a hands on job where you will be very much front facing and leading your team by example. This doesn't mean you will be running around doing everything by yourself though, the ability to delegate and provide training and opportunities for your team to learn is very important. We need someone who knows what they are doing with EPOS, PDQ's, Stock Management Systems and can take ownership of and troubleshoot technical issues where needed.

Shifts & Duration

- Generally 2.30pm till 10.30pm (our bars last orders are at 10:30 so you are never late unless there's a big function on like a wedding)

- set up and running of evening F&B service

- close down & cash up each night

- 5 or 6 days a week

- approx 38-48 hours per week (paid hourly or salary )

- the role is till the end of October 2024 with a view to a permanent position for the right person (an annualised package where you work more in the season and less in the winter can be discussed)

ACCOMODATION: Room in staff house in Inverarish Village or a single wooden cabin on site if you prefer

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

BENEFITS

Potential for lots of time off in winter

Personal and friends and family discount on rooms, food and drink

Free meals on shift

Free outdoor activity sessions & bike hire

Free accommodation

Please note that we have plenty of waiting, housekeeping, bar ,reception & other kitchen jobs available so please feel free to include a CV for your partner or friend when applying.

START DATE

March 2024