Overview
Scottish Canals is looking for Destination Associates at the Caledonian Canal Centre & Laggan Kiosks & Bothies. Join our team over the Spring to Autumn 2026 season.
Salary & Details
Salary: £12.60 per hour rising to £13.45 from 01/04/2026. Closing date: 06/02/2026. Department: Destinations. Location: Fort Augustus. Hours per week: Various.
Key Duties
* Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as tea, coffee and speciality beverages.
* Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipment.
* Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers.
* Serving customers and taking orders and communicating with the kitchen.
* Welcome, engage and inform our customers to exceed expectations.
* Description and selling of our products and services.
* Receiving, pricing, and distributing stock supplies.
* Receiving and processing customer payments.
* Cleaning and tidying public areas.
* Stock movement and replenishment.
* Assisting in other departments of the business when requested.
Qualifications
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Real enjoyment for dealing and helping the public.
* Confident, friendly, welcoming, helpful, engaging nature.
* Ability to deliver a professional service to customers.
* Drive to work across various disciplines (gift shop, tourism, café, events, etc.).
* Good time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Sense of own initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Flexible approach to the role and willingness to learn.
Previous experience in a similar role is welcomed, but not essential. This role attracts a salary of £12.60 per hour changing to £13.45 from 1 April 2026. You will work on a rota which may include weekends and bank holidays.
Take a look around the company https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/corporate/join-our-team/
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