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Seasonal

Commis / Kitchen Assistant

An Talla is recruiting! An Talla is a busy café & retail destination on the banks of the Caledonian Canal at Dochgarroch Lock – 3 miles South on the A82 and part of Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises.
Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Commis Chef to join our team. As a Commis Chef, you will assist in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring that all dishes meet our high standards of quality and presentation. You will work closely with our experienced chefs and have the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
This position is 35-42 hours per week between 8am – 4:30pm 5 days from 7.

Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals using fresh ingredients.
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Follow recipes and instructions from senior chefs.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Requirements:
Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.
Passion for cooking and a keen interest in using fresh ingredients.
Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs.
Flexibility to work daytime shifts, including weekends.

Benefits:
Competitive salary from £13 per hour
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Friendly and supportive work environment.
Staff meals and discounts.
Discounted gym membership
Free boat ticket allowance.

Provided to you:
Dedicated Real Living Wage employer
Soup or sandwich lunch while on shift
20% staff discount through-out An Talla (excluding some items)
Free onsite parking
Uniform
Extensive training and career development opportunities
Free tickets for Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises cruise only options (annual allocation)
Discounted gym membership.

Please provide a cover letter along with your CV to apply for this role.

Seasonal Gardener

Brodie Castle and Estate

This role is based at Brodie Castle and Estate. Brodie Castle, Garden & Estate comprises: Grade A-listed 16th century tower-house with 17th, 18th and 19th century additions, the Playful Garden, a significant collection of paintings and furniture, and a 75 acre estate of designated historic designed landscape which holds policy woodland, a large pond and the famous Brodie Daffodil Collection. It maintains strong links to the Brodie family, whose ancestral seat this was for its entire history. The buildings and grounds are open to the public all year round and are supported by multiple catering facilities within the Castle and Playful Pavilion, two gift shops, the Stables conference centre and holiday accommodation which includes the prestigious “Laird’s Apartment”. Brodie also hosts weddings, private hire functions and year-round events.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Assistant Head Gardener or Garden and Estate Manager, to ensure that the garden and estate are managed and maintained to a high standard in line with the aims and objectives of the National Trust for Scotland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Assisting with general horticultural duties to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by, visitors. Activities may include:
Hand-weeding of beds and borders
Weeding, watering and feeding vegetable beds and harvesting produce
Planting out (under direction of staff)
Grass-cutting, strimming, hedge-cutting and raking/collection
Cutting of lawn edges
Application of mulches

2. Assisting with general property maintenance duties for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by, visitors. Activities may include:
Refuse disposal
Raking gravel paths

3. Assisting as required with the general enjoyment of the gardens and estate by:
Responding to general visitor enquiries
Assisting at events held within the garden or on the estate

4. Assisting with interpretation activities such as answering basic horticultural enquiries from visitors and providing clear and accurate plant labelling.

5. Working with other members of the team to foster positive relationships with local communities, visitors and promoting the work of the Trust, and actively seeking opportunities to increase Trust membership.

6. Working with volunteers to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard and gain benefits from their volunteering

7. Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers and visitors. This includes recognition of the Trust’s environmental policy with respect to sustainable gardening policies.

This role does not require you to undertake a criminal records check.

Seasonal Housekeepers – full and part-time

We’re looking for a professional, hard-working and well presented housekeeper to join our wonderful team.

There are seasonal roles available from April through to end of October, both full and part-time roles are available.

Staff accommodation is available if required. Enquire upon application.

The purpose of this role is to assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties in all areas of Blair Castle. As frequent contact with our visitors is part of the daily routine, a smart appearance and a high standard of customer care are expected.

Main duties:

· To assist with general housekeeping and cleaning duties, including vacuuming and dusting, working with extra care around antique and museum items in the castle.

· Cleaning of all public areas including the castle exhibition.

· Daily cleaning and daily maintenance cleaning of visitor toilets.

· Cleaning staff room areas and toilets.

· Assistance and support to other teams within the Castle enterprise as required.

· Comply with health & safety directives and organisational policy, including regular fire drills.

· Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling policies.

· Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.

· Deep cleaning every artefact in the castle over winter.

About you:

· You should have a keen attention to detail and take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and care that a historic house demands.

· Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

· Initiative, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.

· An understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH is a bonus.

Benefits:

· Attractive, competitive salary, supported by an excellent company pension scheme that includes life cover.

· Annual leave scheme.

· Great staff events such as a summer BBQ, bonfire night and Christmas meal.

· Other benefits include free tickets to: Atholl Gathering and Highland Games and Blair Castle and Gardens. Discounts off: The Larder, Castle Gift Shop, Restaurant, holiday accommodation, fishing and more.

· Work in a beautiful castle surrounded by historic woodland, acres of green space and the serene Hercules Garden, perfect for lunchtime walks.

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for our visitors, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated housekeeping team.

Please email your CV and covering letter to niallg@atholl-estates.co.uk.

Duty Manager

Scone Palace
Visitor Operations Support Manager (Seasonal)

Scone Palace is an iconic venue and 5 star visitor attraction, welcoming over 100,000 visitors a year. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Visitor Operations Support Manager to support the Head of Scone Palace to oversee Visitor Operations and help ensure every visit is extra special to exceed our visitors’ expectations.
The Palace opens to visitors between 1st April – 31st October and is open 7 days a week (weekend working will be required). We offer the chance to work in a unique and varied business. If you’re a people person, enthusiastic about delivering an excellent customer experience, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality management or similar and be passionate about delivering excellent customer service with a great eye for detail. A good understanding of health and safety compliance and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and well within a team is essential.
Main responsibilities include:
• Undertake Duty Manager shifts as required to support the Visitor Operations (VO) front of house teams (Retail/Catering/Admissions)
• Maintain the standards and performance of VO team members with an emphasis on coaching and teamwork
• Support with the delivery of new starter induction and help ensure VO teams comply with company policies and procedures
• Ensure VO team members have current knowledge of our offerings to drive additional dwell time and repeat visits
• Work with Heads of Departments to plan and monitor VO staffing levels to meet business demands
• Maintain good communication and working relationships with all teams across the business
• Ensure high standards of presentation in all public areas
• Handle telephone calls, emails and visitor and sales enquiries
• Help ensure security of buildings and keys in conjunction with the Caretaking Team
• Overseeing the safety of staff and the general public whilst in the Palace, being available to deal with any issues that may arise, e.g. fire evacuations, Palace closures
• Use of business systems such as tills/EPOS/booking systems etc.
Skills & Qualifications
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on guest services.
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Maintain a high standard of punctuality and professionalism
• First Aid qualification and holder of Personal Licence (alcohol licensing) would be advantageous
• Holder of IOSH/NEBOS Health & Safety qualification or similar is desirable degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred but not essential.

Visitor Services Assistant – Retail Goods-In

JOB PURPOSE

Culloden Battlefield is an iconic historic site within the heritage and tourism sectors enjoying a high national and international reputation as shown by the 80% of visitors who visit the site from overseas. Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre, which has museum accreditation status, houses an important historic collection.

As a member of the Retail team you are on the front line delivering the income that allows the National Trust for Scotland to look after Culloden Battlefield. Your role will support the retail team in receiving and processing stock deliveries, ensuring all deliveries are processed in a timely manner, safely and with attention to detail to ensure accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

To ensure Culloden Battlefield Gift shop goods are received and orders processed correctly, duties including but not limited to:

• Manual handling of boxes.
• The correct utilization of the Trust EPOS and Midas Systems; accurate barcoding of stock.
• Managing paperwork and reporting any discrepancies to Visitor Services Manager Retail.
• Ensuring a neat and organised warehouse is maintained.
• Be responsible and proactive. Ensuring all day-to-day tasks are completed.
• Working with the team to ensure accurate stock management.
• Be able to take responsibility for your own development and learning.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and days including working weekend and Bank Holidays as required.
• To work across departments when necessary, supporting the wider Culloden Cluster team
• Adhering to the property’s quality standards including wearing of uniform.
• To adhere to the Trust’s Health, Safety and Environment policies and guidelines. This includes working within the property’s “Safe System of Work” (the system for managing Health & Safety).

• The current duties of this job do not require criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.

Visitor Services Assistant – Retail

JOB PURPOSE

Retail plays a key role in the winning Culloden Battlefield team. Your job is to give a warm, Highland welcome and to generate the sales and income that helps us protect and preserve the site and many others in Scotland. You may be working across the Culloden Cluster sites, this includes Abertarff House, Hugh Miller’s Cottage and Culloden Battlefield. Voted a 5-Star destination by Visit Scotland, together we’ll deliver a top shopping experience and unforgettable memories for all our happy customers.

This role is key to the visitor experience; your role is to put smiles on faces and ensure our visitors have an amazing visit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

This role will assist the wider Retail team to deliver the best visitor experience at Culloden cluster sites (including but not limited to):

• To provide excellent customer service.
• Be responsible and proactive. Ensuring all day-to-day tasks are completed.
• Cash reconciliation duties including end of day and administration tasks. Ensuring cash is handled accurately and there is continuity across all sales platforms
• Working with the Visitor Services Retail team to ensure best stock management
• To actively drive-up selling opportunities through strong product knowledge and an excellent, pro-active customer service to maximise sales of shop stock and donations.
• Working with the Visitor Services Manager (Retail) and wider property staff to ensure high standards of display & merchandising at all times.
• Be able to take responsibility for your own development and learning.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and days including working weekends and Bank Holidays as needed on a rota basis.
• To work across departments when necessary, supporting the wider Culloden Cluster team
• To develop a working knowledge of the history of the site and being able to relate that to visitors in a friendly and engaging way
• To provide consistently excellent customer service when dealing with high volumes of customers
• Adhering to the property’s quality standards including wearing of uniform.
• To adhere to the Trust’s Health, Safety and Environment policies and guidelines. This includes working within the property’s “Safe System of Work” (the system for managing Health & Safety).

• The current duties of this job do not require criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.

Swim Instructor (Casual)

Swim Instructor (Casual), Renfrewshire, £12.60 -£15.00 per hour.

To deliver high quality swimming instructional sessions to children & adults with varying ability with the emphasis on teaching basic aquatic skills and assisting with advancement of swimmers through the ‘Learn to Swim’ programme pathway framework.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

Closing date: 27 April 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

To apply, please click the “apply now” button below.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland PVG check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

Venue Attendant (Casual)

Venue Attendant (Casual), Renfrewshire, Grade 2: £12.96 per hour.

We are looking for individuals, who are committed to providing excellent customer service. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within our venues and ensuring rooms are set to a standard that will exceed the expectations of our customers.

It is desirable that you have janitorial or caretaking experience, including room set up and cleaning, preferably within a commercial venue hire environment. A working knowledge of health and safety regulations and requirements within public buildings would also be an advantage.

To join our team, you must be able to demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality and be comfortable dealing with the public.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

Closing date: Sunday 27 April 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure Scotland check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

Guest Services Team Member

Join our team as a Guest Services Team Member at the Loch Ness Centre!

Join us as we walk guests through 500 million years of Loch Ness history. Our guests will be delving deeper into the real places, people, stories, and scientific research that has turned Nessie into an iconic Scottish legend.

As a member of our guest services team, you will deliver outstanding experiences for our guests ensuring their time with us is a memorable one.   Using your vibrant personality, you will greet and host our guests giving them the warmest of welcomes and a reason to return.

As part of our guest experience you will deliver a short piece of scripted content to our guests. You should have experience of engaging with an audience, providing outstanding guest service and proficient use of till systems.

We are looking for team members with sparkle and passion, that are genuinely interested in providing high quality guest service and telling the stories of our unique attraction. A team playing attitude is a must.

In return, we will invest in your career. We offer:

Cash back on your medical costs
An additional day off for your birthday
Shopping discounts and much more…

Contract: Fixed term Seasonal contract available (April – 30th October).

Hours: You will be available to work 40 hours in our peak season and we will have between 20-30 hours of work available out of peak. Weekends & Bank Holidays included.

Salary:  £12.60 per hour

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Guest Service Team Member

Join our team as a Guest Services Team Member at the Loch Ness Centre!

Join us as we walk guests through 500 million years of Loch Ness history. Our guests will be delving deeper into the real places, people, stories, and scientific research that has turned Nessie into an iconic Scottish legend.

As a member of our guest services team, you will deliver outstanding experiences for our guests ensuring their time with us is a memorable one. Using your vibrant personality, you will greet and host our guests giving them the warmest of welcomes and a reason to return.

As part of our guest experience you will deliver a short piece of scripted content to our guests. You should have experience of engaging with an audience, providing outstanding guest service and proficient use of till systems.

We are looking for team members with sparkle and passion, that are genuinely interested in providing high quality guest service and telling the stories of our unique attraction. A team playing attitude is a must.

In return, we will invest in your career. We offer:

Cash back on your medical costs
An additional day off for your birthday
Shopping discounts and much more…
Contract: Fixed term Seasonal contract available (April – 30th October).

Hours: You will be available to work 40 hours in our peak season and we will have between 20-30 hours of work available out of peak. Weekends & Bank Holidays included.

Salary: £12.60 per hour

A full Job Description can be downloaded from the Loch Ness Centre website

Hospitality Assistant

Hospitality Assistant
We are growing our hospitality team over the summer season, and have a range of hours and shifts available.
Full training will be provided, but experience in hospitality – cafe or housekeeping would be beneficial.

The hospitality assistant will support the running of the Visitors centre including – cafe, accommodation block, retail and visitor experience.
Accommodation: To provide a clean and safe environment for visitors to experience in all areas of the Rewilding Centre and Accommodation block.
Cafe: To be part of a small team of catering staff working in the kitchen and cafe, responsible for preparing and serving all meals as part of the Rewilding Centre experience.
Visitor Experience & Retail: Responsible for providing a warm welcome to all visitors to the Rewilding Centre. Processing retail sales and ensuring stock/displays are replenished as needed.

Please email, call or pop in for a chat and come and see the centre for yourself for more details, or visit our website to apply direct.

Brand Home Guide and Host

Brand Home Guide and Host

We are looking for enthusiastic and engaging Brand Home Guide and Hosts to join our team. You will be the face of Holyrood Distillery, delivering exceptional visitor experiences through guided tours, whisky and gin tastings, and outstanding service in our bar and retail space. If you have a passion for spirits, storytelling, and hospitality, this role is perfect for you.

Please find full Job description attached.

If you love whisky, enjoy meeting new people, and want to be part of an exciting and growing distillery, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role to Jen@holyrooddistillery.co.uk by the 2nd of May 2025.

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