Bar and Waiting Assistant

Another Place, The Machrie; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary hotel on the Isle of Islay is seeking a Bar and Waiting Assistant to provide excellent service and create memorable guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have a passion for local food, enjoy working in a team, and value a positive work environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a scenic workplace by the sea.

Benefits

Discounted stays at hotels

Social team events

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bar or waiting experience, or any customer-facing role.
• Team player with lots of enthusiasm and personality.
• Desire to provide an excellent guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Work in all areas of the restaurant.
• Prepare hot and cold drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness in your area.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

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Bar and Waiting Assistant, Isle of Islay

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Client:

Another Place, The Machrie

Location:

Isle of Islay, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Machrie

Facing the Atlantic, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and
sky, lies The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 43
beautifully designed rooms, suites and family lodges, a world-class golf links,
restaurant, outside sauna and hot tub garden, screening room and modern art
collection.

Freshly landedseafood served on the terrace.
Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay, one of
the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland, adventureand
a landscape teeming with wildlife await.

With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety,
and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s
holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it
means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests.
At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their
heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

Our Bar & Waiting Assistant role:

At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about The Machrie,
local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this incredible
way of life. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others who
prioritise our guests and support each other.

We seek dynamic individuals who value positive lifestyle
choices and excel as food and beverage all-rounders. From crafting exquisite
coffee for early risers to mixing cocktails, you'll take pride in every aspect
of your role as a waiter, barista, or mixologist.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values
excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our
staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes
work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for
growth.

As part of our Bar & Waiting team you’ll be:

• Welcoming
  guests in a warm, friendly, timely and relaxed yet professional manner
• Working
  in all areas of the restaurant
• Preparing
  hot and cold drinks
• Continually
  build upon company and product knowledge and give input on how we could
  develop and improve
• Taking
  part in team tasting sessions to give you an authentic understanding of
  our menus for answering guest questions and boosting team creativity and
  rapport
• Keeping
  the area you’re responsible for clean, tidy and organised
• Taking
  care of guests’ billing
• Giving
  new team members a helping hand, and support their training and
  development
• Working
  together, as part of our committed, efficient and dynamic team

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Barista,
  waiting or bar experience – or time working in other people-facing roles
  in retail or leisure, but it’s also about personality fit and attitude, so
  we’re happy to offer full training for the right candidates who may have
  less experience.
• A
  team player, with bags of enthusiasm and personality
• A
  real energy and passion for everything you do
• A
  desire to provide an excellent guest experience
• A
  genuine intent to use the latest technology for a smooth ordering and
  billing process, without compromising guest experience
• The
  ability to work smart, and understand that self-belief and hard work will
  always earn you success
• Own
  transport is essentialdue to the location of the hotel

What we’ll offer you:

• A
  relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the
  queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
• Excellent
  career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special
  rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place
  Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Discounts
  for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
• Team
  social events throughout the year
• Team
  assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
  topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the
Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at
Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity.

If you would love to join us in our Bar & Waiting
team, apply now and be part of our journey at The Machrie, a wonderful place to
work