Art Tour Host

The Fife Arms - Hotel; Ballater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join The Fife Arms, an award-winning hotel as an Art Tours Host. In this part-time role, you will lead engaging art tours, support staff training, and enrich the guests' cultural experience. We're looking for a passionate communicator with a love for art and history to share our extraordinary collection with guests.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in public speaking or leading tours.
• Comfortable with technology and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily art tours and gather guest feedback.
• Conduct team inductions and deliver art training sessions.
• Perform regular inspections of artworks and maintain knowledge of the collection.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Organisational Skills

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

24 hour contract - 4 afternoons a week - can be discussed further at interview

Join Our Award-Winning Team at The Fife Arms

Set in the breathtaking village of Braemar, in the heart of
the Cairngorms National Park, The Fife Arms is a 5-star boutique hotel, proudly
awarded 2 MICHELIN Keys. We’ve been honoured as Aberdeen City & Shire
Employer of the Year and recognised in the Staff Matter category at the Northern
Star Business Awards, a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive
and inspiring workplace.

We’re currently seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Art
Tours Host to join our team part-time (24 hours per week), supporting our
unique art programme and enriching the cultural experience of our guests and
team members alike.

The Role: Art Tours Host

As an Art Tours Host, you’ll bring the hotel’s extraordinary
art collection to life. From leading engaging guest tours to supporting staff
training and helping to shape the cultural spirit of The Fife Arms, this is a
role for a confident communicator with a love for art, history, and
hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Guest-Facing Tours

• Lead
  daily art tours for hotel guests and invited groups, including bespoke
  family-friendly tours.
• Support
  seasonal and special art experiences developed in partnership with the
  Head of Arts & Cultural Programming.
• Gather
  guest feedback and attendance data to help evolve and improve tour
  offerings.

Team Engagement & Training

• Participate
  in new team member inductions, introducing Artfarm’s artistic ethos.
• Deliver
  engaging art training sessions and act as the property’s Art Ambassador.
• Maintain
  and refresh team-facing art materials and visual displays.
• Encourage
  and organise art-focused team socials, talks, and volunteer opportunities.

Collection Knowledge & Oversight

• Conduct
  regular inspections of artworks, reporting issues to management.
• Develop
  deep, self-led knowledge of the collection and associated artists.
• Collaborate
  on creating guest resources and interpretation tools.
• Serve
  as the first point of contact for on-site art-related queries or concerns.
• Join
  quarterly calls with fellow Art Ambassadors and cultural leads across the
  wider Artfarm network.
• Share
  ideas, best practices, and support group-wide cultural projects.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• An
  excellent communicator with both verbal and written skills
• Experienced
  in public speaking or leading tours
• Experienced
  in cultural or educational environments
• A
  motivated self-starter with strong organisational skills
• Comfortable
  with technology and reporting tools
• Able
  to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)

About Artfarm and The Fife Arms

Artfarm is a pioneering independent hospitality company
founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. We specialise in creating exceptional places
that bring together art, people, community, and place. Our portfolio includes
distinctive destinations such as Roth Bar & Grill in Somerset, The Audley
in Mayfair, Manuela in Los Angeles, and Cantina in Menorca.

At The Fife Arms, our 46 uniquely designed rooms, acclaimed
dining venues, and immersive cultural experiences offer guests something truly
extraordinary. From the dramatic Clunie Dining Room to the lively Flying Stag
Pub, the elegant Bertie’s Whisky Bar, and our celebrated art collection, every
detail reflects our deep ties to Scottish heritage and creativity.

Ready to help us tell the stories behind the art? Apply
today and become part of something truly unique.