Front of House Manager

Carnegie Clubs (International) Ltd; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of gratuities

33 days annual leave pro-rata

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Company Vehicle

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly support

Life assurance cover

Wellbeing support access

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on shift

Staff gym access

Team events

Job summary

Carnegie Clubs (International) Ltd invites applications for a Permanent - Full Time Front of House Manager at Skibo Castle, Highland. You will lead the Front of House operation, ensure warm, personal service, and supervise the Night Team to maintain exceptional standards across all shifts.

The role focuses on guest experience, team leadership, and cross-department collaboration, delivering a seamless and memorable member journey at a luxury club.

Qualifications

• Senior Front of House or Hospitality Manager experience.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or private members' club.
• Proven leadership and team development.
• Experience managing night shifts is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Front of House operation and oversee the Night Team.
• Set clear expectations and high standards while supporting a positive team environment.
• Build strong relationships with members and colleagues across the Club.
• Ensure consistently high standards of service across every shift, including arrivals and departures.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and other departments to deliver a seamless member journey.
• Identify opportunities to continually improve the Front of House experience.

Skills

Front of House Management

Leadership

Hospitality industry experience

Operations management

Staff development

Tools

PMS

POS

Reservation systems

Job description

Front of House Manager

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Department: Front of House

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skibo Castle, Highland

Description

As Head of Department, the Front of House Manager will lead and oversee the day-to-day Front of House operation, taking full ownership of the department’s performance, people and standards. You will lead by example, ensuring that every member and guest receives the warm, personal and effortless service that defines the Club.

As a visible and hands‑on leader, you will be at the heart of the member experience — ensuring every arrival, interaction and departure feels warm, effortless and genuinely personal. You will lead by example, setting high standards while creating a supportive environment where your team feels valued, confident and proud of the service they deliver.

You will take responsibility for the leadership, development and performance of the Front of House team, including our Night Team. You will build strong relationships across the Club, work closely with other departments and ensure seamless communication and consistently high standards across every shift.

This is a role for someone who understands that exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. Someone who can inspire and develop a team, create a culture of accountability and pride, and remain calm, confident and solutions‑focused when faced with the unexpected.

About The Role

As Front of House Manager, you will lead the day‑to‑day Front of House operation, ensuring that every member and guest receives the warm, personal and effortless service that defines the Club.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supporting and developing the Front of House team, including the Night Team.
• Set clear expectations and high standards, while creating a positive and supportive team environment.
• Be a visible, hands‑on presence within the Club, leading by example and building strong relationships with members and colleagues.
• Ensure consistently high standards of service across every shift, from the first welcome through to the final farewell.
• Oversee arrivals, departures, reservations, enquiries, luggage, transport and member requests.
• Build strong relationships with members, ensuring service is personal, intuitive and attentive to individual needs.
• Take responsibility for the performance and smooth running of the Night Team, ensuring they are fully integrated with the wider Front of House operation.
• Ensure clear communication and effective handovers between day and night teams.
• Support the team in handling complex situations, unexpected requests and emergencies with calmness and professionalism.
• Work closely with Housekeeping and other departments to create a seamless and exceptional member journey.
• Identify opportunities to continually improve the Front of House experience and the way the team operates.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong Front of House and hospitality experience, excellent leadership skills and a genuine passion for delivering warm, personalised service while maintaining the exceptional standards expected at Skibo.
You will have:

• Proven experience in a senior Front of House, Reception, Concierge, Guest Services, or Hospitality Management role.
• Experience within luxury hospitality, a private members' club, or a similar high‑end environment.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience managing teams across different shifts, including night operations, would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, confident, and solutions‑focused approach.
• The ability to build trust while setting clear expectations and holding people accountable.
• A genuine passion for personalised and intuitive hospitality.
• Experience with hospitality systems such as PMS, POS, and reservation systems
• A commitment to fairness, team wellbeing, and inclusive leadership.
• Create a positive culture built on teamwork, accountability, confidence, and pride.
• Ensure consistently high standards of service across every shift, regardless of the time of day.
• Build strong relationships with members and ensure service feels personal, intuitive, and effortless.
• Oversee the smooth running of arrivals, departures, reservations, enquiries, luggage, transport, and member requests.
• Take overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of the Night Team, ensuring they are fully integrated into the wider Front of House operation.
• Ensure clear communication and effective handovers between day and night teams.
• Support the team in managing complex situations, unexpected requests, and emergency situations with confidence and professionalism.
• Work closely with Housekeeping and other departments to deliver a seamless member journey.

Benefits

• Share of gratuities
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Company Vehicle
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly support
• Life assurance cover
• Access to wellbeing platforms providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Free meals on shift
• Complimentary use of staff gym
• Team events