Café Assistant - Basecamp

Crieff Hydro Hotel and Resort; Crieff; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Discounts

Team Stays at reduced rates

Refer a Friend Bonus

Guest Mention Rewards

Friendly & supportive team

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Team events & annual party

Job summary

Crieff Hydro Hotel is seeking staff for the Basecamp food and beverage outlet in Crieff, Scotland. This zero-hour contract role offers a friendly, fast-paced environment where you will learn and grow with a motivated team, delivering memorable guest experiences.

Shifts typically run from 08:30 to 17:00. We welcome school leavers, students, or individuals seeking sociable hours in hospitality; right to work in the UK is required, and the role does not qualify for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Barista experience is desirable and a positive attitude matters most.
• Interest in learning and developing in hospitality roles.
• Team focus with a collaborative mindset.
• Be open to trying new approaches and ideas.
• Flexible mindset to meet guest and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at Basecamp in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a friendly, memorable guest experience.
• Support the food & beverage team with duties as needed.

Skills

Barista experience

Willingness to learn

Team focus

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Be part of the Family

We're a family business through and through - family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

Be part of the Family

We're a family business through and through - family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you're someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you'll fit right in.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

In the heart of Scotland, we're set in a 900 acre estate in stunning Perthshire. A home from home, we've been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, 6 restaurants and over 60 onsite activities - including a spa, leisure centre, horse-riding centre and our famously exciting Action Glen. There really is something for everyone!

About The Role

With the best views on the estate and only a 20 min walk from the hotel, our food concept is simple but wholesome at Basecamp. The Clubhouse has 40 seats and an outdoor seating area which is brilliant for BBQs on sunny days.

Working as part of our food and beverage team offers you a friendly, fast paced environment. Basecamp is a great chance to get all the benefits of working within a large independent company whilst working in a smaller outlet. You will learn and develop with some truly motivated, fun, and enthusiastic people.

This is a zero hour contract position.This role it would suit school leavers, students or individuals wanting a hospitality job with sociable hours with typical shifts between the hours of 0830 to 1700.

What We Need For You

• We would be eager to hear from people with barista experience, but it's your attitude which will really matter
• Willingness and a desire to learn
• Team focus - there are no egos here, just hard-working people who love creating memorable experiences for every guest
• Ideas and openness - we're up for doing things differently and will try (almost) everything once
• Flexibility - there's no problem you can't fix

What You’ll Get From Us

• Exclusive Discounts - Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays - Take time to recharge with discounted stays at all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus - Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards - Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team - Work in a fun, welcoming environment where team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression - With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support - Get 24/7 confidential support via the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party - We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and a legendary annual staff party.

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Please note:

This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.