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Salary 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 are currently looking for a seasoned Head Chef or someone with 3+ years experience as a Sous Chef who has demonstrated an ability to cover busy services on their previous head chefs days off. Someone who has been trained to manage all aspects of running the kitchen and who has the ambition, knowledge and creativity to take the next step in their career. 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. Ranging from seasonal specials to core menu items and multiple serving periods the desired candidate should possess the capability to organise and provide for groups and events as well as day to day service.
Short description:
We're looking for an outgoing Bar & Restaurant Manager for our beautiful 20 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.
Shifts & Duration
Generally 3pm till 11pm
- set up and running of evening F&B service
- bar close down & cash up each night
- 5 or 6 days a week
- 42 hours per week
- the role is till the end of October 2023 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
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 2023
APPLYING
Send a CV and covering email with your availability dates for 2023 If we wish to progress your application you will receive an email inviting you to book an online interview slot If invited to interview then applicants must be prepared for a face to face interview via Zoom Due to the high volume of applicants unsuccessful applicants will not receive any communications from us If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks then you have not been successful on this occasion but are free to apply again in the future.
