The Place
Newton Lodge is a luxury lodge-style property in the Northern Highlands and the most petite member of the Highland Coast Hotels collection. This picturesque lodge welcomes guests from near and far, exploring this glorious wild part of Scotland on the NC500, offering a truly authentic Highland experience hosted by our small but dedicated team.
The lodge is a special place to be, the views are some of the most spectacular in Sutherland looking out over Loch Glen Coul. This high-quality lodge has seven comfortable guest rooms, a cosy bar, and restaurant with breathtaking views.
We are in one of the most remote yet stunning parts of the Scottish Highlands, offering a unique lifestyle. Situated on the world-renowned North Coast 500, the lodge enjoys a great buzz and a variety of interesting guests and locals who make our bar a welcoming community hub.
Working at Newton Lodge, the great outdoors is at your doorstep, perfect for adventure and exploration. While the summer months can be busy, we encourage a great work/life balance. The lodge operates from March to October and then transitions to exclusive-use bookings over winter, giving our team four months of slower-paced work. During these months, the main responsibility is to check in guests and ensure turnovers between stays, allowing for extended time off and a well-balanced lifestyle.
The Position
The hosts are the key faces of the business, providing hands-on hospitality to welcome both tourists and locals. Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of the lodge, leading a small team, and achieving financial and business objectives. The food offering operates five days a week, guaranteeing the Head Chef two set days off every Sunday and Monday.
This role would suit a couple or family looking to relocate to the Scottish Highlands and embrace a unique hospitality lifestyle.
The Person(s)
The successful individuals will have experience in hospitality, with one focusing on front-of-house and food and beverage service, and the other possessing strong kitchen and back-of-house management skills as Head Chef.
Key skills and attributes include:
Proven experience in hospitality management and food service.
Ability to lead and work effectively as a hands-on team.
Strong leadership and communication skills to embed our values within the team.
A balance of front-of-house hospitality and kitchen expertise for seamless operations.
Financial and payroll management experience.
Enthusiasm for delivering outstanding Highland hospitality experiences.
?The Package
Joint salary of £60-66K, dependent on experience.
Service charge of approximately £3K per person per season.
Accommodation provided: A three-bedroom house in the nearby village of Scourie.
Four months off over the winter, with only light duties required during exclusive-use stays.
Discounts for family and friends.
Continuous personal development opportunities.
Bonus potential based on financial and business performance metrics.
About Highland Coast Hotels
We are a collection of unique hotels located along the North Coast 500 with our people at the very heart of what we do. Spirit, warmth, authenticity, thats what we look for. We encourage curiosity, energy, passion, and fun. Creating experiences that exhilarate and enlighten our guests as we showcase the very best in Highland Hospitality. Its important to us that we nurture and develop our people to be the very best they can be. Training and career opportunities are on offer along with fabulous work locations, great rates of pay, flexible hours, and lots of other lovely perks. Find out more athighlandcoasthotels.com.
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