Careers at Inverlochy

If you are interested in employment at Inverlochy Castle please take a moment to fill out the following form. Should there be a suitable vacancy available we will consider you for it and if there are no current positions available we will keep your application on file. Thank you for your time.

We currently have the following positions available:

Duty Manager

Inverlochy Castle is currently looking for an experienced/confident Duty Manager/Head of Department to join our management team.

We pride ourselves on the highest level of service, and attention to detail is paramount. Inverlochy Castle has a long standing reputation as Scotland's finest country house hotel with 17 luxurious bedrooms, the longest running Michelin star in Scotland and also a proud member of Relais and Chateaux.

We are constantly voted one of the best small hotels in the world. Candidates should be of the highest professional calibre, able to organize and motivate staff, and not afraid of hard work i.e. leading by example.

If you think you have what it takes to lead the prestigious team at Inverlochy Castle then please contact us.

Temporary live in accommodation is available. This is a full time position and you must be able to work within the United Kingdom.

The ideal candidate for this position: Must have previous experience in a similar role (with a minimum of 3 year at supervisory/management level) courteous and focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service, must be standards driven and detail-orientated with the ability to organize and plan ahead and have the ability to lead, multi-task, and make sound decisions in fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have own transportation and ability to drive in the UK.

Head Housekeeper

Inverlochy Castle is currently recruiting for the position of Head Housekeeper.

With a long standing reputation as Scotland's finest country house hotel with 17 luxurious bedrooms, the longest running Michelin star in Scotland Inverlochy castle is also a proud member of Relais and Chateaux. We are constantly voted one of the best small hotels in the world.

Eligible candidates must be able to ensure standards of cleanliness and hygiene are consistently maintained at a very high standard in the bedrooms, corridors, and public areas of the hotel. Contribute to the profitability of the Hotel through the operation of effective cost controls and stock monitoring within the Housekeeping Department. Maintain consistent five star standards of service, ensuring guest satisfaction while creating a work environment that supports organizational values.
 
 Key Responsibilities include: active working housekeeper involved in the day-to-day operation of the housekeeping department, ensuring delivery of exceptional guest service from all areas (i.e. housekeeping, public areas, laundry, etc). Provide adequate resource planning on a weekly basis and with managing rotas.

Head housekeeper is also responsible for developing team skills & knowledge through training. Monitoring and controlling accommodation supplies, and overseeing the ordering, delivery, and storage of all items. Ensure awareness and compliance with all Health & Safety work practices.

The ideal candidate for this position: Must have previous experience in a similar role (with a minimum of 3 year at supervisory/management level) courteous and focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service,  must be standards driven and detail-orientated with the ability to organize and plan ahead and have the ability to lead, multi-task, and make sound decisions in fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have own transportation and ability to drive in the UK.

Head Waiter or Waitress

We are looking for an experienced/confident Head Waiter or Head Waitress at Inverlochy. We pride ourselves on the highest level of service and attention to detail is paramount. Inverlochy Castle is Scotland's finest country house hotel with 17 luxurious bedrooms and also a proud member of Relais and Chateaux.

We are constantly voted one of the best small hotels in the world. You should be of the highest professional caliber. You should be able to organize and motivate staff, and not afraid of hard work i.e. leading by example. If you think you have what it takes then please contact us. Live in accommodation is available. This is a full time position and you should be able to work within the United Kingdom and European community.

Applicants please contact Jane Watson, e-mail address: janewatson@inverlochy.co.uk

Important points to note before filling out and submitting this form

Previous Employment

The Previous Employment section asks for details which will be used to obtain references. References will only be taken up if we are looking to progress your application, following interview and/or offer of employment. If you are in employment one reference must be a senior member of that organisation. Other references should include either previous employers or educational in situations.
Please give details of ALL Full and Part time positions held over the last 5 years
Start with present/most recent employer.

Equal Opportunities

Inverlochy Castle is committed to equal opportunities and has a policy not to discriminate against employees or job applicants on the grounds of race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, nationality, sex, disability, marital status or religious belief. In order to monitor the effectiveness of our policy, and for no other reason, applicants are asked to complete the details at the end of the form below.

Declaration

I understand that some or all of this information may be retained and hereby give consent to this data being used. I understand that my employment will be terminated without notice if references prove unsatisfactory or unobtainable, and that no monies will be paid in lieu of notice.

I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the following information is correct and owing to the fact that any offer of employment is fidelity bonding, I understand that any false and misleading statement made by me on this application form will be sufficient grounds for termination of employment.

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