Bar Staff

DARK ISLAND HOTEL, ISLE OF BENBECULA, HS7 5PJ

JOB VACANCY:

BAR STAFF (FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES) 2 x positions available now as an opportunity for both short-term and long-term candidates.

SALARY:

Starting Salary (£TBA) per annum, depending on experience. Salary paid weekly. Other benefits available depending on performance in job role subject to mutual agreement.

DURATION:

Full-Time appointment.

We would also consider candidates who may also have a desire to secure a Seasonal Term arrangement.

HOURS:

45 hours per week, with additional paid hours available during peak periods. We actively support a positive home/work life balance.

DAYS:

5 days a week with a mix of straight and split shifts depending on daily hotel operations.

HOLIDAYS:

Statutory Holidays (Currently 28 days per annum / pro-rata).

BEDROOMS:

42 Bedroom Hotel.

COVERS:

Breakfasts: 40>55, Brunch/Lunches: 30>50, Dinners: 60>70; Functions/Events: circa 150.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES:

Contemporary/Scottish/Trending style menu with an emphasis on fine, local produce that caters for a wide range of customers, including functions and special occasions. We have three restaurant areas, an extensive whisky/gin bar with two other small bar areas.

BAR & RESTAURANT TEAM:

We currently have a Food & Beverage team with various skill levels.

This is a great opportunity for career development and promotion.

ACCOMMODATION:

Live-In / Live-Out options available. Opportunity of housing for successful candidates.

The Dark Island Hotel is a privately owned, family run hotel with over 40 years of experience. Situated close to the sea and sands, our location offers access to spectacular views, wildlife, hill-walking, and water-sports opportunities all year round. If you are excited for a new challenge and would like to live in our beautiful surroundings, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to expand our Food & Beverage Services team and seek applications from those with talent and the ability to delight customers. Main function will be to support the day-to-day running of our brunch/lunch, barista café service, dinner service and functions or events menus. A minimum of 2 years’ experience formed in a 3/4 Star hotel is required, or similar experience profile formed in a cocktail/wine bar environment. You will have a passion for our industry with good inter-personal skills and will also have great front of house presence with an attention for detail.

You must be able to demonstrate a positive teamworking approach and apply the highest standards of hospitality service and workplace safety. Exercising good judgement with a responsible attitude towards social drinking and customer behaviour is vital. Ideally a Personal License holder but not essential as training is available for less experienced applicants, with a willingness to pursue continuous improvement and personal development. We view successful candidates as vital to shaping our hospitality team.

We would gladly consider expanding this opportunity for an experienced couple should that secure additional interest for this job role. If this profile fits with your experience and lifestyle needs, then we would be delighted to hear from you today.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
We comply with legislative directives and have a range of internal codes of practice to address the threat of Covid-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Isle Of Benbecula, HS7 5PJ: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Experience:

• Bar & Food Services: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/06/2023
Reference ID: IHG/DI/F&B/June 2023
Expected start date: 28/06/2023