Auchrannie, a four-star holiday resort on the Isle of Arran, is recruiting for four positions that come with modern live-in accommodation. The available roles are kitchen porter, restaurant floor manager, junior chef and food and beverage assistant, with successful applicants gaining access to the resort's staff housing.
The jobs offer the chance to relocate to one of Scotland's most scenic destinations, with the island recently named the best in the country by Condé Nast Traveller. Arran placed third on the publication's list of top UK islands, behind the Isles of Scilly and Guernsey.
Roles and Pay Details
The food and beverage assistant will join Auchrannie's restaurant team to deliver a friendly and professional dining experience. This permanent, full-time position spans five days each week and pays £13.45 per hour. Duties include maintaining knowledge of the restaurant's menus, taking food and drink orders accurately, and setting up and cleaning before and after service.
The kitchen porter will work at the Bay Café by Auchrannie, which is set to open to the public in November. This part-time role, with shifts mostly during the day, also pays £13.45 per hour. Responsibilities include cleaning all areas of the kitchen, basic vegetable and food preparation, and managing deliveries.
Management and Chef Opportunities
The floor manager will support Auchrannie's restaurant management team to ensure a seamless dining experience for every guest. This full-time, permanent position, spread across five days per week, offers a salary of up to £35,000 per year. The role involves maintaining service standards, opening and closing the restaurant, and handling cash. Applicants must have supervisor or management experience.
The junior chef will work at the new Bay Café, preparing high-quality food for guests at £13.95 per hour. The successful candidate will complete food preparation before and during service and support other kitchen staff during busy periods.
Employee Benefits and Island Life
All positions include benefits such as full leisure membership with unlimited swimming pool and gym access, exclusive discounts, a monthly share of tips, and an employee wellbeing and assistance programme. Staff also gain access to team and social activities, plus training and development opportunities.
The job listing states: "Working at Auchrannie offers you a truly unique employee experience. You are more than just part of the team; you are part of our Auchrannie family. As an Employee-Owned Resort, we work collectively to achieve our business objectives and deliver memorable guest experiences, which in turn delivers a financially and personally rewarding career."
When not working, employees can enjoy beauty spots such as Whiting Bay Beach or attractions like Brodick Castle and the Lochranza Distillery.
