We are currently seeking staff for next season-
Assistant Hostel Manager. Full or part time seasonal. Start 15th March 2024. Salary £24000 per annum. Live-in available. Applications close 8th Feb 2024.
General Hostel Assistant. Full or part time seasonal. Start 30th April 2024. Competitive rate of pay. Applications close 8th Feb 2024.
Details of both posts below and you can get a feel for staying and working in our buzzing hostel by clicking here
Position available- Hostel Assistant Manager
We would like to hear from anyone who feels they have the experience and motivation to help manage our small and beautiful hostel on Skye.
Click here for an insight into how we operate and why staff like working here.
Skye Basecamp Assistant Manager
Contract- Seasonal Part time or Full-time, live-in available.
Start- 15th March 2024
Salary- £24,000 per annum.
Assistant Hostel Manager role responsibilities:
Day-to-day hostel management on the manager’s days off. Overseeing of staff.
Ensuring the good reputation of the business as the ideal place to stay for active visitors to Skye.
Day to day key roles:
Staff scheduling and overseeing of performance
Overseeing bookings and correspondence
Day to day key jobs:
Staffing and rotas
Wages and time sheets
Marketing and bookings
Laundry and cleaning, getting stuck in when needed
Assisting with scheduling of maintenance and renovation works
We are looking for someone who is:
- Good team player
- Well organised & computer literate
- Holds a full UK driving license- preferable but not essential
- Legally permitted to work in the UK
Having an active interest and knowledge of outdoor pursuits and a good knowledge of Skye would be good but not essential as long as you’re enthusiastic!
Please do get in touch if you like the sound of working here!
We want to offer great hospitality, nothing is too much trouble so you must be good with people first and foremost. You’ll be part of a small close-knit team so a good sense of humour and an enthuisiastic outlook on life keeps a positive environment for both guests and employees.
Applications should be received no later than 8th April 2024
Please submit your CV with contact details of two referees and a covering letter detailing any specific experience or qualities that you have for this new post-
By e-mail to: bookings@skyebasecamp.co.uk
In writing to: Skye Basecamp, Lime Park, Broadford, Isle of Skye. IV49 9AE
Position available: Hostel Assistant
We’re looking for a bright and friendly people to join our team for the season ahead.
Skye Basecamp General Assistant
Contract: April 2023 until September 2024
Start: April 30th 2024
Hours: Full & part time available
Pay: National living wage minimum but final rates will depend on experience
Accommodation: May be included
There may be scope for job share if you are local and only available to work at certain times of day eg can only work 10am-2pm housekeeping shift or can only work evenings at reception
Key duties:
Reception and check-in
Handling enquiries by telephone and email
Room changeovers
There may be scope for job share if you are local and only available to work at certain times of day eg no evenings
Experience- ideally you should have:
- Have experience in customer service and enjoy helping guests enjoy their stay
- Be a team player with a flexible attitude and good at using your initiative
- Reasonable IT literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook), not needed if applying for housekeeping only
- Keen attention to detail
- Full UK driver’s license, preferable but not essential
- A good knowledge of Skye and the surrounding area, preferable but not essential
We offer :
- Full training in all aspects of the hostel duties
- Homely, supportive and friendly culture in our close-knit team
- Opportunities to develop and learn mountaineering skills from our team of guides- this is just for fun!
- Laundry is processed by Aberdeen Laundry services so no ironing!
Hours
We are open 7 days a week,
The nature of hostel-life leads to a different set of goals every day. We try hard to allow staff members to be flexible with their hours but we value your well being and you will have at least 2 days per week off.
Pay
Starting pay for 2-week trial period is the national living wage but final rates will depend on experience
Please do get in touch if you like the sound of working here!
We’d like to hear from you even if you are unsure about your experience as we give training in all aspects of the hostel operations. If you would like to join us but can only offer part-time please do still get in touch. Most importantly you will be part of a small close-knit team so a good sense of humour, and willingness to adapt helps us keep a positive environment for both guests and employees.
Applications should be received no later than 8th April 2023
Please drop us an email along with your CV if available.
By e-mail to: bookings@skyebasecamp.co.uk
In writing to: Skye Basecamp, Lime Park, Broadford, Isle of Skye. IV49 9AE
