Careers

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At the Cabarfeidh Hotel, we believe in the values of true Hebridean Hospitality. Our guests are at the centre of everything we do, and we understand that a content and motivated team are the driving force behind the collective success.

Joining our team is more than just having a job – it means becoming a valued member of a close-knit family. Our work environment thrives on mutual support and encouragement, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere. Whether you're contemplating advancing your career in the hospitality industry or seeking a fulfilling part-time role, if you possess a genuine passion for hospitality and a desire to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

No two days are alike at the Cabarfeidh Hotel, with every moment being an opportunity for growth and learning. As an employer committed to the real living wage, we value our team and ensure they receive a generous range of employee benefits. We are dedicated to supporting our staff in reaching their full potential, offering competitive salaries, robust learning and development opportunities, and discounts throughout the company.

Interested in working for us at the Cabarfeidh Hotel? Below are the current opportunities available for individuals with a passion for hospitality. To apply or for more information, feel free to reach out to our Hotel Manager or give us a call at 01851 702604.

Kitchen Porter

Right now, we are looking for an energetic, passionate and hard-working Kitchen Porter to help us. We thoroughly look after our guests, host incredible functions and serve delicious meals. All of which create a mountain of dishes, cutlery, trays and the likes that will need to be returned to pristine condition – together with the kitchen itself of course. This makes the Kitchen Porter one of the most important positions within our kitchen and you will be playing a vital role in helping the team to deliver outstanding catering for all our guests. But not just that – you will also add another smile to the faces of the Cabarfeidh.

As Kitchen Porter you will:

  • Take pride and ownership in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.
  • Have a keen eye for detail and passion for a job well done.
  • Washing and putting away pots, pans, crockery and cutlery as needed.
  • Keeping all work surfaces, walls and floors spotlessly clean and sanitised.
  • Support the chefs in completing all cleaning routines to the highest standards.
  • Adhere to all required standards for cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Have the opportunity to learn basic food preparation skills.
  • Have a can-do attitude and work well under pressure.
  • Be a great team player with a sense of humour.

What you can expect from us:

  • We pay above the minimum wage. You will get a real living wage rate of pay.
  • Flexible working hours – we will find a way that works for both sides.
  • Meals, teas and coffees whilst you are on shift are on us.
  • Thorough training and support. All training is of course paid for.
  • We look after you and encourage career progression with us.
  • Rewards and discounts throughout the company are available.
  • Top up your wage. All tips are shared between all staff, down to the last penny.

This is a position with around 15-25 hours per week, 5 out of 7 shifts, involving working late and on weekends. This can also be a part time position if this suits you better though. But whatever the details, we’ll work it out – just come on in and we look forward to having a chat.

Food & Beverage Assistant – Restaurant/ Bar/ Events

Right now, we are looking for an experienced, energetic and passionate Food & Beverage Assistant to help us. We thoroughly look after our guests, host incredible functions, serve delicious meals, whip up some wicked cocktails and make great coffee. As Food & Beverage Assistant you will not just help the team to always provide exceptional customer service – you will also add another smile to the faces of the Cabarfeidh.

As Food & Beverage Assistant you will:

  • Have solid experience working in busy hotels, restaurants or bars
  • Take pride in your work and always have a genuine smile on your face.
  • Be outgoing, communicative and welcoming and enjoy looking after people.
  • Make guests feel welcome and ensure they have an amazing experience.
  • Serve guests in our restaurant, the bars and during functions and events.
  • Pour and serve drinks, mix cocktails and make coffees.
  • Set up and clear tables and help ensuring your department is always ready, stocked up and prepared to welcome the next guests.
  • Take payments.
  • Respond to guest enquiries and requests promptly and effectively.
  • Adhere to COSHH, Health & Safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards and our policies and procedures.
  • Respect your fellow colleagues, collaborate with other departments and be a part of one excellent, hard working and successful team.

What you can expect from us:

  • We pay above the minimum wage. You will get a real living wage rate of pay.
  • Flexible working hours – we will find a way that works for both sides.
  • Meals, teas and coffees whilst you are on shift are on us.
  • Thorough training and support. All training is of course paid for.
  • We look after you and encourage career progression with us.
  • Rewards and discounts throughout the company are available.
  • Top up your wage. All tips are shared between all staff, down to the last penny.

While we wouldn’t rule out part time, this is a full time position, working 5 days including late finishes and working weekends. But whatever the details, we’ll work it out – just come on in and we look forward to having a chat.

Housekeeping Assistant

Looking for a job? Of course, you are reading this. But are you also looking for a job you will actually enjoy doing? If you are, why don’t you join us?! Sure, we all need to work, but here at the 4-star 48-bedroom Cabarfeidh Hotel, we think we should all enjoy our work and our working environment. Working for us you will find an amazing group of people, making up one fantastic and pretty cool team. You will not just meet colleagues – you will make friends.

Right now, we are looking for a dedicated, energetic and passionate Housekeeping Assistant to help us. We thoroughly look after our guests and you will play a vital role in helping with our in house laundry and maintaining the cleanliness of our hotel by ensuring that all accommodation, function and public areas of the hotel are spotlessly clean to provide the perfect welcome and stay for our guest – you will also add another smile to the faces of the Cabarfeidh.

As Housekeeping Assistant you will:

·       Take pride in your work and enjoy the satisfaction of leaving behind a tidy, fresh, crisp and immaculately clean space.

  • Care about the comfort of our guests and have an eye for detail.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties, ensuring the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards in all bedrooms are always maintained.
  • Ensure all linen, amenities and supplies are replenished as needed.
  • Assist with our in-house laundry and with maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house areas when needed.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the public areas of the hotel.
  • Respond to guest enquiries and requests promptly and effectively.
  • Adhere to COSHH, Health & Safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards and our policies and procedures.
  • Respect your fellow colleagues, collaborate with other departments and be a part of one excellent, hardworking and successful team.

What you can expect from us:

  • We pay above the minimum wage. You will get a real living wage rate of pay.
  • Flexible working hours – we will find a way that works for both sides.
  • Meals, teas and coffees whilst you are on shift are on us.
  • Thorough training and support. All training is of course paid for.
  • We look after you and encourage career progression with us.
  • Rewards and discounts throughout the company are available.
  • Top up your wage. All tips are shared between all staff, down to the last penny.

This is roughly a 25 hour a week position with shifts on 5 out of 7 days but can also be part time if this suits you better. But whatever the details, we’ll work it out – just come on in and we look forward to having a chat.

Gardener

Are you looking to make a real difference? There are beautiful landscapes and gardens all around the Cabarfeidh Hotel. Right now, we are looking for someone to help us maintain our gardens and keep them looking amazing. We are then looking to go beyond that and to further improve the gardens for all to enjoy even more.

Your work will have a real impact and make a noticeable difference to the appearance of the hotel not only for our guests and everyone in Stornoway, but anyone even just passing by.

While we all need to work, here at the 4-star 48-bedroom Cabarfeidh Hotel, we think we should also enjoy our work and our working environment. Working for us you will find an amazing group of people, making up one simply exciting team. You will not just meet colleagues – you will make friends.

As Gardener you will:

  • Have experience in looking after and be knowledgeable about gardens, lawns, shrubs or trees and planting and maintaining plants.
  • Enjoy working outdoors.
  • Be self-motivated and content working on your own.
  • Take pride in your work and always have a genuine smile on your face.
  • Make guests feel welcome and ensure they have an amazing experience.
  • Adhere to COSHH, Health & Safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards and our policies and procedures.
  • Respect your fellow colleagues, collaborate with other departments and be a part of one excellent, hardworking and successful team.

What you can expect from us:

  • We a real living wage employer. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the experience you bring to the role.
  • Flexible working hours – we will find a way that works for both sides.
  • Meals, teas and coffees whilst you are on shift are on us.
  • Thorough training and support. All training is of course paid for.
  • We look after you and encourage career progression with us.
  • Rewards and discounts throughout the company are available.
  • Top up your wage. All tips are shared between all staff, down to the last penny.

​We are looking for part time staff to help as required, weather permitting and following seasonal variations. This is a very flexible position, both in terms of hours and working days. We’ll work out all the details – just come on in and we look forward to having a chat.

Apply Today!

If you are interested in any of the above positions please send your CV to the Hotel manager, or for further information and other vacancies, contact the hotel on 01851 702604.