Food & Beverage Assistant (Live-In Available)

Job Purpose

To support the Food and Beverage team during the busy season by delivering friendly, efficient, and professional service across all hotel outlets, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bar, and Café service. This role is ideal for candidates seeking seasonal work in a welcoming Highland hotel environment.

Key Responsibilities

General Duties

• Deliver warm, friendly, and genuine Highland hospitality to guests and visitors
• Support day-to-day Food & Beverage operations during peak periods
• Maintain clean, tidy, and well-presented service areas
• Assist guests with menu choices, dietary enquiries, and local recommendations
• Work flexibly across different service areas and shifts
• Operate tills and handle payments accurately
• Support colleagues in a small, close-knit team environment

Breakfast Service

• Assist with the set-up and running of breakfast service
• Serve cooked and continental breakfasts efficiently
• Replenish items and clear tables promptly
• Ensure guests receive a relaxed and welcoming start to their day

Lunch & Dinner Service

• Take and deliver food and beverage orders accurately
• Serve meals professionally in a friendly, informal style
• Clear and reset tables between services
• Assist with group bookings or events during busy periods

Bar Service

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks responsibly
• Create a welcoming bar atmosphere for residents and locals
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation behind the bar
• Comply with all licensing and responsible service requirements

Café Service

• Prepare and serve teas, coffees, and specialty drinks
• Serve light meals, snacks, and takeaway items
• Operate coffee machines and café equipment (training provided)
• Maintain high standards of presentation throughout service

Health, Safety & Standards

• Follow food hygiene, health & safety, and COSHH procedures
• Maintain personal hygiene and uniform standards
• Report hazards, incidents, or maintenance issues promptly

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Friendly, positive, and customer-focused attitude
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Ability to learn quickly and work well under pressure

Desirable:

• Previous hospitality, bar, café, or customer service experience
• Food hygiene or bar training (or willingness to be trained)

Contract & Working Hours

• Seasonal fixed-term contract aligned with peak tourism periods
• Flexible shifts across Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bar, and Café service
• Hours may vary based on occupancy and business demand

Benefits

• Market leading Rates of Pay
• Anniversary Bonus
• Flexible Shifts, full and part time to fit around other commitments
• 28 Days paid Holiday (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum 33 Days per year
• Full Training and Supervision Given
• Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications to help you progress
• Subsidised Accommodation Available includes WiFi, Food, Energy Bills, Rates and Licences
• Introduce a Friend Scheme worth £600 +
• Anniversary weekend stay for you or to give as a gift to family or close friends
• Access to complimentary Mental Health & Wellbeing services
• Discounted [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stays, for you, your family and friends
• 50% off all Food & Beverage during [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stays
• A range of local in-house benefits
• & many more!

About Us

Built in the early 1900s, the 83-bedroom [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the oldest hotels in the area. It still boasts a quiet, friendly and welcoming atmosphere and pleasant gardens.

The Hotel overlooks Ullapool's working harbour and the colourful fishing boats on Loch Broom. To the right of the hotel is the Fowler Memorial Clock - said to be the most photographed clock in the Highlands. It was first erected in 1899 in memory of Sir John Arthur Fowler (1817-1898) and his family who lived at Braemore House near Corrieshalloch Gorge. However, to help reduce traffic congestion, it was moved to its new home in West Argyle Street in the 1960s.

Thanks to its central location in the town of Ullapool and modern comforts, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller.

Ullapool is the main port of the Outer Hebrides and offers good road links to various spectacular highland locations, including Loch Maree, Lochinver, Gairloch, Corrieshalloch Gorge and Inverewe Gardens, where visitors can enjoy the many tropical and exotic shrubs and trees that grow there.

The capital of the Highlands, Inverness is under two hours away, providing ample opportunity for shopping trips.

Additional Information

• Job Ref: BES7177
• Branch: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Location: Ullapool
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
• Contract type: Temporary/Seasonal
• Hours: Full Time
• Shift pattern: Various
• Hours per week: 30/35
• Date posted: 22/04/2026
• Closing date: 24/05/2026