Job Title
General Assistant
Location
Tongadale Hotel, Wentworth Street, Portree, Isle of Skye
Objectives
Ideal candidates should have the ability to work in a busy environment, especially during the height of the season, have the ability to work well as part of a team and possess strong communication skills.
Reporting to
Department Managers
Overview
The Tongadale Hotel is a 25 bedroom hotel offering comfortable accommodation. The hotel also has a bar and a restaurant seating 52 covers. The hotel has a long tradition in island hospitality having been owned and operated by the same family for over 70 years.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping
* Stripping/making beds
* Cleaning bedrooms and bathrooms - ensuring a high level of cleanliness is maintained
* Processing laundry
Restaurant - Breakfast and Evening Service
* Welcome guests/customers and escort them to tables.
* Take food and beverage orders
* Serve food and beverage orders
* Prepare tables
* Deliver checks and collect payment
* Clear used crockery, silverware and glassware from tables to the kitchen for cleaning
Bar
* Prepare alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages
* Restock bar fridges
* Follow opening procedures for the bar (day shift)
* Follow closing down procedures for the bar (evening shift)
Work Patterns
* Permanent position
* Monday to Sunday
* Annualised 40 hour per week over 5 days
* Flexible hours between 7am and 11pm
* Two consecutive days off
* Holidays calculated on numbers of hours worked
Remuneration Basis
* Free staff accommodation
* Equal share of tips
* Company 'People's Pension' scheme
* Welcoming working environment
* Professional development training available
* Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and home life
* We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community
Qualifications and Experience
Required
* Experience in hospitality
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Effective verbal communication skills
* Thoroughness and attention to detail
* Work well within a team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Isle of Skye: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Hospitality: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person