Glen Dessary Lodge, set on the Glen Dessary Estate in the Scottish Highlands, is hiring a part-time lodge host and housekeeper. The role includes accommodation and food, with pay of £250 to £300 per working day depending on experience, plus tips.
Role Details and Pay
According to the job listing on HiJOBS, the successful applicant will work on a "casual and contract" basis, with dates offered according to bookings at the lodge. A typical day involves work between 7am and 12pm or 1pm, and then between 3.30pm and 10pm and 11pm.
The position is based in an "extremely remote" location surrounded by mountain vistas and Highland landscapes. The listing notes that accommodation is provided on the estate while working, and all food is provided, so the candidate would live on site during the working period.
Duties and Requirements
Duties include preparing bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas before guests arrive, as well as changing beds, preparing linen and towels, and taking care of laundry. The role also involves welcoming guests and acting as their main point of contact during their stay, along with table service at breakfast and dinner, setting and clearing tables, and washing dishes.
The lodge host and housekeeper will also help with food preparation and other kitchen tasks when needed, check supplies, and report any maintenance issues, damage, or other issues. The ideal candidate should be naturally tidy and thorough, reliable, dependable, and professional, as well as friendly and comfortable working with the public.
Living On Site
Experience in housekeeping or hospitality is preferred, and the candidate must be physically able to handle the housekeeping and service requirements. Given the remote setting, the applicant must be comfortable living and working in an isolated location. Own reliable transport is essential for getting to and from the estate.
The listing states: "Glen Dessary Lodge is extremely remote, and this is an important part of the role. Accommodation is provided on the estate while working and all food is provided, so you would live on site during your working period." It adds that the role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys the outdoors, remote Highland locations, and the experience of working in a beautiful and unusual environment. More information is available on the HiJOBS website.
