Hospitality and Catering

Kitchen Porter

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

Lost Shore Surf Resort is a destination for people who love great waves, good food, and shared experiences. Our food offering is growing fast, with Lost Kitchen and Lost Flock already delivering high energy and high quality for guests. We are now looking to expand our kitchen team with people who want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking environment.

About the role
The Kitchen Porters play a pivotal role in supporting the Food and Beverage Team, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional culinary experiences. They take charge of the bustling wash-up area, maintaining impeccable cleanliness and display good organisational skills.

What you’ll do
– Supporting the Food and Beverage (F&B) Operation and Events Programme at Lost Shore Surf Resort (LSSR), Edinburgh.
– Working closely with the kitchens to ensure safe and clean areas of preparation.
– Keeping the back of house clean, organised and free of obstruction.
– Maintaining the bin stores and making sure all recycling policies are adhered to.
– Assisting with any jobs the manager finds applicable.
– Assisting with putting orders away and re stocking kitchen.

Ways of Working
Upholding LSSR’s commitment to health and safety excellence, ensuring all training records are perfectly maintained and operations run smoothly within regulatory frameworks. We need you to actively uphold a culture of safety and vigilance, making LSSR the ultimate destination for professionals who prioritise safety and excellence in their work environment.

Qualifications
– Experience in a high turnover venue.
– A fantastic level of cleanliness and organisational skills.
– A willingness to help
– A want to be part of a team

Kitchen Porter

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

Lost Shore Surf Resort is a destination for people who love great waves, good food, and shared experiences. Our food offering is growing fast, with Lost Kitchen and Lost Flock already delivering high energy and high quality for guests. We are now looking to expand our kitchen team with people who want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking environment.

About the role
The Kitchen Porters play a pivotal role in supporting the Food and Beverage Team, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional culinary experiences. They take charge of the bustling wash-up area, maintaining impeccable cleanliness and display good organisational skills.

What you’ll do
– Supporting the Food and Beverage (F&B) Operation and Events Programme at the Lost Shore Surf Resort (LSSR), Edinburgh.
– Working closely with the kitchens to ensure safe and clean areas of preparation.
– Keeping the back of house clean, organised and free of obstruction.
– Maintaining the bin stores and making sure all recycling policies are adhered to.
– Assisting with any jobs the manager finds applicable.
– Assisting with putting orders away and re stocking kitchen.

Ways of Working
Upholding LSSR’s commitment to health and safety excellence, ensuring all training records are perfectly maintained and operations run smoothly within regulatory frameworks. We need you to actively uphold a culture of safety and vigilance, making LSSR the ultimate destination for professionals who prioritise safety and excellence in their work environment.

Qualifications
– Experience in a high turnover venue.
– A fantastic level of cleanliness and organisational skills.
– A willingness to help
– A want to be part of a team

Housekeeping Team Member

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

We are the largest inland wave pool in Europe, next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena.

It comprises of three open kitchens, bar/café, in house market an adjoining private event space and accompanying public event programme. A forward-thinking space that celebrates the very best in Scotland’s produce and wider cultural landscape. Canteen is one of Scotland’s most dynamic foodie destinations that helps put Lost Shore firmly on the map.

Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland wave pool in Europe, has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, and is putting Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!

But it’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.

Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

About the Role
Housekeeping Team Member (Seasonal)

As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will be the heart of our resort’s cleanliness, ensuring our stunning buildings, bustling main thoroughfares, pristine toilets and changing areas, and cozy accommodation units are sparkling clean and welcoming every day. Join us and help create an unforgettable experience for our visitors!

What you will be doing:

Carrying out reactive and preventative planned cleaning tasks at the Lost Shore Surf Resort, Edinburgh.
Working as a Team Member of the Housekeeping Team, the role can involve out of hours work and at times, lone working.
Accountable for delivering a world class Visitor experience in a safe, hygienic, and legally compliant manner.
Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager and working with the Housekeeping Assistant Manager.

Additional Information:
As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will need to be flexible with your schedule. Our resort operates seven days a week, and early morning, late evening and weekend work will be required. Your commitment to ensuring the resort’s smooth operation during peak times is essential.

Why join the Lost Shore Team?

Various shift patterns and working hours to give a well-balanced lifestyle
A front-row seat to the opening of Europe’s largest inland surf resort.
Sunsets over the surf lake (because everyone need a moment to breathe).
A team that knows how to have fun at work but equally understands the value of hard graft.
A chance to put your stamp on Lost Shore’s legacy.
On top of an attractive salary, you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including 28 days paid holiday, pension, and lots more!

* Please note that we will be interviewing while the job advert remains live, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment *

Food & Beverage Team Member

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

We are the largest inland wave pool in Europe, next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena.

It comprises of three open kitchens, bar/café, in house market an adjoining private event space and accompanying public event programme. A forward-thinking space that celebrates the very best in Scotland’s produce and wider cultural landscape. Canteen is one of Scotland’s most dynamic foodie destinations that helps put Lost Shore firmly on the map.

Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland wave pool in Europe, has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, and is putting Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!

But it’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.

Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

About the role

Food and Beverage Team members are essential parts of the F&B Front of House and Events team, working closely with the F&B Manager, Assistant Manager and the Team leader. As a Team member you will provide a world-class visitor experience in F&B and Events, ensuring safety, hygiene, and legal compliance.

What you’ll do

Visitor Experience: Collaborate with F&B management team to understand and exceed visitor expectations, ensure visitor satisfactions are met and surpass targets for repeat visitors, act on feedback to maintain high standards, and deliver quality services.
Working as a Team: Work together as a team to create a positive work environment, adapt to feedback, stay informed and engaged in communications, address issues promptly, and ensure adherence to all Policies and Procedures.
Ways of Working: Ensure adherence to LSSR’s Health and Safety policy, maintain personal training records, comply with Risk Assessments, operate within licence and permit parameters
Skills required

A passion for hospitality.
A want to serve customers and progress in the hospitality sector.
An outgoing attitude and a personable quality.

Additional Information:

As a Food and Beverage Team Member you’ll need to be flexible with your schedule. Our resort operates seven days a week, and early morning, late evening and weekend work will be required. Your commitment to ensuring the resort’s smooth operation during peak times is essential.

Chef

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

We are the largest inland wave pool in Europe, next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena.

It comprises of three open kitchens, bar/café, in house market an adjoining private event space and accompanying public event programme. A forward-thinking space that celebrates the very best in Scotland’s produce and wider cultural landscape. Canteen is one of Scotland’s most dynamic foodie destinations that helps put Lost Shore firmly on the map.

Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland wave pool in Europe, has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, and is putting Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!

But it’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.

Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

About the role

As a Chef at Lost Shore, you will work closely with our F&B Manager to deliver fresh, consistent, and well-executed dishes across our food outlets. You will take pride in quality, care about detail, and support a smooth-running kitchen where people work well together. This is a chance to help shape a young and exciting food culture at a one-of-a-kind venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety practices
• Work efficiently during busy service periods
• Support menu preparation and development across Lost Kitchen and Lost Taco
• Take responsibility for stock rotation, labelling, and minimising waste
• Communicate clearly with colleagues to ensure efficient service
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and supportive kitchen culture

About You

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Consistent cooking standards and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced service environment
• Team-focused, reliable, and willing to learn and improve
• Calm under pressure and organised
• Positive attitude and pride in your craft

What We Offer

• Full-time or Part-time roles with competitive pay
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and develop under an experienced F&B Manager
• A great working environment in a unique setting
• Staff benefits and access to resort activities
• Being part of a team that values creativity, respect, and progression

**We’ll be interviewing throughout the advertising period, so apply as soon as possible to secure your chance to be considered.**

Visitor Services Assistant – Food & Beverage

JOB PURPOSE
To maximise our visitors’ enjoyment of National Trust for Scotland managed sites by maintaining excellent standards of service, optimising opportunities to generate income and ensuring that the site and its assets are safe and secure.
This role is primarily a catering role however the VSA role also covers admissions, membership & retail. This role is on a rota basis and the expectation of the core hours will be a Saturday/Sunday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
To provide a consistently high standard of visitor care at all times
• Welcoming visitors to the site and processing their admission/retail or catering purchase in a friendly, efficient and knowledgeable manner;
• Welcoming visitors with special needs / impairments and providing a high level of service in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act;
• Welcoming International visitors and aiding with specific needs.
• Welcoming groups in an efficient and warm manner
• Answering visitors’ queries about the site, education facilities and the local area;
• Providing information about the site, its history, contents, offers and merchandise;
• Promoting National Trust for Scotland brand to include our Membership scheme, events, upselling other properties and any promotional campaigns, being proactive in the selling of Membership and Gift Aid.

Event and Kitchen Porter

Working as part of the Food and Beverage Team, this varied role is to assist your line managers in the delivery of all aspects of the Food and beverage provision at GSC

You’ll have similar experience in a hospitality environment. Full training will be provided to all new staff regardless of experience. You will also have enthusiasm for the role and hospitality sector.

Most of all, you are passionate about the work that GSC does and share our company values.

Visitor Services Supervisor – Food & Beverage

JOB PURPOSE
To provide operational coordination and supervision of catering, visitor services, and events in line with the Trust’s policies, priorities, performance standards and targets to contribute to the enjoyment of the property by visitors and members, and help ensure commercial, financial, and conservation objectives are achieved.
The Visitor Services Supervisor at a Trust property plays a pivotal role ensuring that the management objectives are achieved through excellent customer service, and, with delegated responsibility for catering, events and duty management is very often the “face” of the Trust to visitors and suppliers. As such, they directly influence public perceptions of the Trust and are crucial to developing and maintaining the property’s local/national reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supervising/undertaking the day-to-day operation of the cafe and environs to ensure an excellent customer/visitor experience. This includes supervision of:
 Visitor services, Catering and events (including ordering);
 Line management of Visitor Services Assistants (including rota administration)
 Duty management and oversight/maintenance of the property
 Ensure the property social media is managed to generate interest, engagement and help drive visitors
 Ticketing & Membership sales (to targets) and general customer service (individuals, education visits, other groups);
 Security of the Property;
 Health & Safety procedures, emergency procedures, and environmental procedures;
 Deputising for the Visitor Services Manager / Operations Manager on-site and off-site as required.

Responsible for day-to-day financial administration at the property, including:
 Ensuring the completion of Cash/till reconciliation;
 Week-end reports and reconciliation;
 Completion of the banking and all cash handling processes.

Supporting the Visitor Services / Operations Manager with:
 recruitment; induction; development; and management of all visitor services employees and volunteers such that they understand and are equipped to fulfill their roles to the standards required and that they feel valued, respected, and supported.

Hospitality Servers

Role: Part and full time roles available
Hours: Weekend and evening shifts

The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning, five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh, which employs more than 200 staff. This former floating palace of Queen Elizabeth II usually attracts over 320,000 visitors a year from around the world and would normally host circa 100 exclusive evening events per annum.

Britannia provides an exceptional experience for visitors. This dedication to excellence has led to the Royal Yacht being rated as Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Visitor Attraction 2025.

Fingal Hotel is a luxury floating hotel permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront awarded Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Luxury Hotel, Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Small & Boutique Hotel and AA Hotel of the Year Scotland.

This historic ship started life as a lighthouse tender, helping maintain lighthouses and transporting their keepers, equipment and supplies to some of the most treacherous locations in Scotland. Launched in January 2019, she has been transformed into an exquisite 23 cabin five-star hotel and exclusive use venue with the onboard Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar awarded 2 AA Rosettes.

The Hospitality and Events department is now recruiting for Hospitality Servers to join the team. Both The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel host exclusive evening dinner and drinks receptions, with the team also providing Britannia’s day visitors with light refreshments in our stunning Royal Deck Tearoom. The role will include supporting the Food and Beverage Events team with many types of events within the Food and Beverage areas, including the Tearoom, Bar, weddings, parties and large corporate events.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with previous experience working in a busy hospitality environment, who have a can-do, flexible and positive attitude, smart appearance and excellent communication skills. You will ensure that our visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable visit by delivering outstanding five-star customer service.

Responsibilities will include:

Greeting and guiding customers to their tables.

Up-selling additional products when appropriate.

Taking accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips and memorisation.

Checking customers’ IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Serving food and drinks orders.

Arranging table settings and maintaining a tidy dining area.

Delivering and collecting bill payments.

Meeting with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties).

Following all relevant health department regulations.

Providing excellent customer service to guests.

Company benefits include:

10% employer pension contribution with a choice to contribute up to a further 5% yourself, which would then be matched by us as well! (So 20% potential contribution to your pension).

33 days pro-rata annual holiday entitlement.

Enhanced long service holiday entitlement.

Life Assurance.

Performance and loyalty payment scheme.

Complimentary tickets.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Staff discount in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom & The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal Hotel.

Free car parking for staff.

Uniform provided.

To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@tryb.co.uk for the attention of Bruce MacBride and Sarah Telford or postal applications to:

FAO Bruce MacBride/Sarah Telford
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6JJ

No agencies please.

Destination Associate

Scottish Canals is looking for Destination Associates at the Caledonian Canal Centre & Laggan Kiosks & Bothies!

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our team and work with us over our Spring to Autumn 2026 season.

If you’re interested in tourism, travel, international visitors and food & drink, then this could be the perfect job for you.

From welcoming thousands of UK and international visitors, to supplying information and serving customers, our Destination Assistants enjoy a wide range of fun and exciting responsibilities.

You will assist customers with purchases, keep our attraction looking its best and help to ensure our visitors have a 5-star trip to remember. This role will involve customer service, cash handling and the preparation of food and drink. Full uniform and training will be provided.

Key Duties include:

Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as tea, coffee and speciality beverages.
Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipment.
Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers.
Serving customers and taking orders and communicating with the kitchen.
Welcome, engage and inform our customers to exceed expectations.
Description and selling of our products and services.
Receiving, pricing, and distributing stock supplies.
Receiving and processing customer payments.
Cleaning and tidying public areas.
Stock movement and replenishment.
Assisting in other departments of the business when requested.

To be successful you will have:

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
A real enjoyment for dealing and helping the public
A confident, friendly, welcoming, helpful, engaging nature
The ability to deliver a professional service to customers
The drive to work across various disciplines (gift shop, tourism, café, events, etc.)
Good time management and organisational skills
The ability to work well under pressure
A sense of own initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
A flexible approach to the role and willingness to learn
Previous experience in a similar role is welcomed, but not essential.

This role attracts a salary of £12.60 per hour changing to £13.45 from 1 April 2026. You will work on a rota which may include weekends and bank holidays.

Kitchen Porter

Hours: Flexible hours, part-time and full-time considered
Seasonal Contract: Immediate start –  31st October 2026
Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour (in line with National Living Wage)

Accommodation available             

With the launch of an exciting new menu at Blair Castle where everything is made in house we are looking for a Kitchen Porter.

MAIN DUTIES:

Kitchen Porter: 

Duties will include pot washing, putting deliveries away restocking the satellite catering units at the Caravan Park and in the Castle Grounds and maintaining a clean workspace.

BENEFITS:

– Competitive hourly wage and company pension scheme.
– Training and development opportunities.
– Supportive and friendly work environment.
– Accommodation available.
– Discount at the restaurant, gift shop and The Larder.
– Free entry to Blair Castle for you plus four guests.

If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to become part of our catering team.

Application process:
Please email your CV it to Alec: alecc@atholl-estates.co.uk

Café Supervisor

Seasonal (until 31 October 2026)

What do we do? Buccleuch is a diverse and innovative business with a passion for sustainable land use in rural Britain. At Bowhill House, one of our four unique heritage destinations and a hidden treasure in the Scottish Borders, visitors are spoiled for choice. They can enjoy a woodland walk, marvel at our beautiful gardens, explore the adventure playground, take a guided tour, and treat themselves to home baking and delicious lunches in the Old Kitchen Café or refreshments from The Horsebox.

The role? In this hands-on seasonal role you will help lead front-of-house catering operations throughout the busy summer and autumn seasons. Working across the Old Kitchen Café and The Horsebox outlet, you will support daily service, supervise front-of-house colleagues, prepare and serve food and drinks, keep stock and supplies well organised, and help ensure every visitor receives a friendly, efficient and memorable experience. You will also work closely with the management team to support wider events and activities, providing regular duty management cover on a rota basis. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week over five days, including weekends.

The person? You will bring proven supervisory and front-of-house experience, along with practical food preparation skills and knowledge of food hygiene standards. Just as importantly, you will enjoy working with people, taking pride in delivering high standards of service, and be comfortable using your initiative in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to motivate and support colleagues will be key. Access to your own transport is essential due to our rural location.

Why work for us? We offer excellent benefits including six weeks’ pro-rata holiday, gym and shopping discounts, and wellbeing-related support and resources.

How to apply? Please visit our website at www.buccleuch.com/work-with-us/ and click on ‘download information pack’ under the relevant job title for more details about the role and how to apply. If you decide that this is the role for you, click on ‘Apply now’ and remember to include a covering letter along with your CV.

The closing date for applications is 17 July.

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