Assistant Head Housekeeper
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Assistant Head Housekeeper

About the job

This truly unique and recently opened luxury boutique Hotel is now welcoming applications from Housekeeping professionals looking to progress their career in a high quality destination property.

This brand new Hotel consists of:

47 sumptuous rooms radiating indulgence through classic design and exemplary attention to detail.
A 100 cover Restaurant and Bar providing all day dining offering everything from informal light bites and tapas to indulgent fine dining with menus crafted around the finest and freshest produce the island has to offer from its rich natural larder.
A contemporary lounge enjoying the benefits of a roaring log fire and extraordinary view across the Golf course and the 7 mile stretch of pristine sands which make up Laggan Bay. A full bar menu and afternoon tea experiences created by our in house pastry chef are served here from late morning.
The Lobby Lounge, Snug and Courtyard all offer comfortable alternatives for quiet relaxation over a selection of cakes and pastries.
The Courtyard is a unique space for both Al Fresco dining or marquee style celebratory event, sportsmans dinner, wedding or other special occasion for up to 80 guests.
Outside are extensive grounds leading through the dunes to the beach and the challenging destination 18 hole Links Golf Course.
A 30 seat soundproof cinema and two treatment room Spa with Gym complete the range of facilities available to guests.
This is no ordinary Hotel and we are looking for no ordinary Assistant Head Housekeeper / Deputy Head Housekeeper.

You must enthusiastically embrace the philosophy of 'Everything Matters'(TM). No detail too small or task too insignificant.

Successful candidates will have genuine passion, a desire to succeed and an established track record of consistently delivering engaging, discreet professional service designed to create exceptional and memorable customer experiences in a similar environment.

An ability to lead from the front, collaborate easily with colleagues and inspire your team to emulate your approach to professional customer service should be second nature.


The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Only candidates eligible to live and work in the UK can be considered for this opportunity.

https://www.campbellgrayhotels.com/machrie-islay-scotland/careers/
  • £18,000 - £23500 (UK Pounds) per annum dependent on experience
  • Available by prior arrangement. Charges may apply.
  • Meals provided free of charge whilst on duty. Uniforms provided.
  • Department: Housekeeping

About you

Previous experience in a similar destination luxury hotel property or high quality venue will be essential together with:

Excellent communication and administration skills

Planning and organisational ability

A creative approach to problem solving

Stock Management experience

Enjoyment of training and development

Exceptional standards of personal presentation

People supervision

A natural ability to motivate and engage team members

Previous experience of managing and operating an in-house laundry

A strong awareness of Health & Safety Compliance

A healthy obsession with outdoor pursuits and rural living would be beneficial given the remote location and island living, together with independent means of transport. Candidates with a drivers licence will find this advantageous in this location.
  • Language required: English.

The company

The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is a truly unique luxury boutique Hotel. The current owners have re-imagined the property, in partnership with international hoteliers Campbell Gray Hotels, to create a new iconic destination Hotel marked by its elegant sophistication and a modern twist on strikingly simple classic design. Located adjacent to the world renowned Links Course and enjoying spectacular views across the dunes to the Atlantic Ocean where it washes up on the seven miles of pristine sandy beach of Laggan Bay. A new jewel in Islays' crown and a welcome addition to the portfolio of luxury destinations here in Scotland.

Key Facilities:
47 Rooms and Suites
100 Cover Restaurant and Bar offering All Day Dining
Stag Lounge for informal dining and indulgent afternoon teas
Lobby Lounge for relaxation and refreshments
The Snug offering a compendium of games and reading material
30 seat state of the art Cinema
Spa, incorporating Two Treatments rooms, Sauna and Residents Gym
18 hole Golf Links Course; Practice Putting Green; 9 hole course; Driving Range and Golf Professional Tuition Suite.

The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links offers exceptional opportunities for professional development. Large enough to provide appropriate support and training: busy enough to deliver a diverse working experience; small enough to feel truly part of a collaborative team where contributions are recognised and ideas are welcomed.

Only a short flight from either Glasgow or Edinburgh Islay is close enough not to feel isolated yet remote enough to ensure a sense of independence and adventure.

Part of Campbell Gray Hotels the Machrie can be a useful platform for launching a Hotel Career in the luxury market either within the UK or internationally. Well connected in the Scotland luxury market The Machrie is part of Connoisseurs Scotland, a collection of some of the finest luxury Hotels and Resorts in the country.

The Island of Islay offers quality rural living and ideally appeals to those who enjoy a rural lifestyle and a range of outdoor pursuits. The Hotel is at the heart of a vibrant local community where the economy is geared towards tourism and hospitality so if you are interested in just such an opportunity you should be willing to embrace the local culture and actively engage in the various festivals and past times available on the island.

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