General Assistant

3 weeks ago


Portree, United Kingdom The Skye Inn Full time

The Skye Inn

We are a friendly and welcoming 24-bedroom inn located in Portree on the Isle of Skye. We are looking for passionate people to join our amazing team and to help us do what we do best: delivering true and authentic Highland hospitality We are committed to operating sustainably, working closely with local suppliers, and are proud to say we are carbon neutral. Our focus is friendly service, delicious local food & drinks, and great sleeps. The role is varied and full training is provided live-in accommodation & meals are available on a twin share basis.

In a nutshell, you get to live & work where everyone else comes to spend their free time and holidays

Customer Experience
- Ensure all guests experience positive Highland Hospitality and offer consistently excellent customer service
- Collaboration with all other team members to ensure seamless service

Cleaning & Room Servicing
- Stripping and making beds
- Laundry processing and dealing with linen according to Standard Operating Procedures
- Room set up
- Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas
- Environmental care

Meal Preparation and Service
- Assist with meal preparation according to procedures.
- Kitchen hygiene and cleaning based on HACCP procedures
- Assist with weekly deep cleaning of food preparation areas
- Prepare tables with special attention to sanitation and order
- Maintain familiarity with menu items, ingredients, and allergens
- Efficient and friendly service of all meals, ensuring tour groups depart on time after breakfast

Bar Service
- Strict adherence to alcohol licensing rules and Operating Plan
- Strict adherence to Health and Hygiene Regulations for the bar
- Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages in a timely manner
- Assess guests' needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Prepare and serve appetisers, snacks, or other food items
- Create a warm, friendly and homely atmosphere in the Great Room

Reception Duties & Customer Care
- Telephone answering and basic administration duties
- Booking reservations via phone and internet
- Dealing with callers, maintenance contractors and deliveries
- Checking in guests and general guest assistance
- Liaison with other departments
- Till operation & payment processing
- Knowledge of local activities, attractions, and places of interest
- Knowledge of Highland Explorer Tours and other tour products
- Teamwork with other departments to ensure seamless service
- General Customer Service and Care

Extra Duties
- Secondment to Morag’s Lodge for relief cover
- Basic maintenance
- Maintaining external appearance of the Inn
- Assist other team members when required
- Adherence to Licensing, Environmental Health and Health and safety regulations

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
Additional cleaning & sanitising - the safety of our people, staff & guests, is our utmost priority.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Portree: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



  • Portree, United Kingdom Urquhart Caledonian Hotel Full time

    The Caledonian Portree is looking for an upbeat individual / couple to join our small team for this coming season. Tasks include: Housekeeping Laundry Breakfast service General upkeep and assisting **Salary**: From £10.50 per hour **Benefits**: - Flexitime Schedule: - Flexitime Ability to commute/relocate: - Portree: reliably commute or plan to...

  • General Assistants

    1 week ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Sonas Hospitality Ltd Full time

    An exciting opportunity to live and work in an area of outstanding natural beauty and work with an amazing, friendly team. General Assistants are required for a well-established boutique hotel on the Isle of Skye. This role is an excellent starting point for everyone who is looking to start their career in hospitality or who prefers to be flexible and move...

  • General Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Portree, Highland, United Kingdom The Skye Inn Full time

    The Skye InnWe are a friendly and welcoming 24-bedroom inn located in Portree on the Isle of Skye.We are looking for passionate people to join our amazing team and to help us do what we do best: delivering true and authentic Highland hospitality We are committed to operating sustainably, working closely with local suppliers, and are proud to say we are...

  • General Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom The Skye Inn Full time

    The Skye Inn We are a friendly and welcoming 24-bedroom inn located in Portree on the Isle of Skye. We are looking for passionate people to join our amazing team and to help us do what we do best: delivering true and authentic Highland hospitality! We are committed to operating sustainably, working closely with local suppliers, and are proud to say we are...

  • General Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom The Skye Inn Full time

    The Skye Inn We are a friendly and welcoming 24-bedroom inn located in Portree on the Isle of Skye. We are looking for passionate people to join our amazing team and to help us do what we do best: delivering true and authentic Highland hospitality! We are committed to operating sustainably, working closely with local suppliers, and are proud to say we are...

  • Counter Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd Full time

    **Job Title **Counter Assistant **Hours **40 hours **Location **Dunvegan Road, Portree **JOB** **OVERVIEW** We are currently seeking a Counter Assistant to assist with the day-to-day running of our busy showroom. The role will involve dealing with customer enquiries, processing sales, stock replenishment and the general upkeep of the showroom. **KEY**...


  • Portree, United Kingdom MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd Full time

    We are currently seeking a Counter Assistant to assist with the day-to-day running of our busy showroom. The role will involve dealing with customer enquiries, processing sales, stock replenishment and the general upkeep of the showroom. **Key Responsibilities** - Provide excellent customer service. - Communicate effectively with customers, internally &...

  • Yard Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Jewson Full time

    **Do you enjoy delivering a first-class customer service experience?** **Do you enjoy having a flair for helping customers with their buying decisions?** **Do you like hands-on jobs?** **Do you want to build a long-term career with a top employer who can support your desire to learn and progress?** Competitive Salary + Bonuses + Pension + Life Assurance...


  • Portree, Highland, United Kingdom MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd Full time

    We are currently seeking a Counter Assistant to assist with the day-to-day running of our busy showroom. The role will involve dealing with customer enquiries, processing sales, stock replenishment and the general upkeep of the showroom.Key Responsibilities Provide excellent customer service. Communicate effectively with customers, internally & externally....

  • Yard Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Portree, Highland, United Kingdom Jewson Full time

    Do you enjoy delivering a first-class customer service experience?Do you enjoy having a flair for helping customers with their buying decisions?Do you like hands-on jobs?Do you want to build a long-term career with a top employer who can support your desire to learn and progress?Competitive Salary + Bonuses + Pension + Life Assurance + Private Medical +...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Perle Hotels Full time

    Our hotels in Skye are looking for a Full Time/Part Time - Permanent Maintenance Assistant. You will be working a guaranteed minimum of 24 hours per week from Monday to Sunday, which could increase during busy seasons. As a Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs for designated hotel equipment, systems,...

  • Restaurant Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Isle of Skye Candle Co Full time

    We are looking for a fun, friendly, energetic & outgoing person to come and work for us in our newly opened pizzeria in our Isle of Skye Visitor Centre in Portree. The role will be quite varied and can be anything from serving customers, preping food, making great coffees (training provided) or just generally keeping customers happy. Workers can expect a...

  • Restaurant Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Isle of Skye Candle Co Full time

    We are looking for a fun, friendly, energetic & outgoing person to come and work for us in our newly opened pizzeria in our Isle of Skye Visitor Centre in Portree. The role will be quite varied and can be anything from serving customers, preping food, making great coffees (training provided) or just generally keeping customers happy. Workers can expect a...

  • Community Link Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Change Mental Health Full time

    **Community Link Worker** **Location: Inverness** **Part-time: 12hrs per week, **Monday, 9am-5pm; Tuesday, 9am-3pm **Salary**: £ **£21,439.05 **Per annum Pro Rata **Salary** **Band**: 3.1 **Reports To**: Project Manager Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental...

  • Receptionist

    3 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Perle Hotels Full time

    Our _**Bosville and Marmalade Hotels**_ are hiring a _**receptionist**_ to join their team in Portree, The Isle of Skye. This is a variable hour contract on a seasonal basis, and you will be working a minimum of 16 hours per week. As a receptionist you will be responsible for being the first point of contact for our guests. Professional, polite,...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Perle Hotels Full time

    Our _**Bosville and Marmalade Hotels**_ are hiring 2 _**receptionists**_ to join their team in Portree, The Isle of Skye. This is a seasonal, 40 hours per week contract. As a receptionist you will be responsible for being the first point of contact for our guests. Professional, polite, knowledgeable, self-motivated, and helpful, the receptionist is always...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Perle Hotels Full time

    The Bracken Hide is hiring _**receptionists **_to join their team in Portree, The Isle of Skye. We are currently offering seasonal and permanent variable hours contracts for this role, and you will be working a minimum of 16 hours per week. As a receptionist you will be responsible for being the first point of contact for our guests. Professional, polite,...

  • Marine Operative

    4 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Bakkafrost Scotland Full time

    At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. As a Marine Operative you will work as directed by the Marine Site Manager in the day-to-day operation of the marine sites, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards and...

  • Counter Sales

    3 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Co. Full time

    Why work for us? At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities. We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace. Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 800 depots, has built a...

  • Night Porter

    3 weeks ago


    Portree, United Kingdom Perle Hotels Full time

    The _**Bracken Hide**_ is hiring a _**Night Porter **_to join their team in Portree, The Isle of Skye. This is a variable hours contract under a permanent basis, and you will be working a minimum of 16 hours per week. **What’s in it for you?** - An hourly rate of £13.00 - Company Pension - Refer to a friend Bonus - Employee Discounts - Free staff Meals -...