Hostel Assistant - Portree Youth Hostel

Hostelling Scotland; Portree; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on the job

Work and travel within the network

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Give back – this is more than just a.0

Half price accommodation

Free employee membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Extras discounts

Employer pension

Job summary

Hostelling Scotland is seeking a Hostel Assistant for Portree Youth Hostel on a fixed-term contract from ASAP until 31/Oct/2027. The role includes full reception services, check-in/out, guest enquiries, cleaning and basic catering, with live-in accommodation available.

Portree Youth Hostel offers a supportive team environment, 37.5 hours per week, and the chance to work within the Hostelling Scotland network. You will join a community focused on hospitality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering reception duties and handling inquiries.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work fixed-term contract and weekends/evenings.
• Right to work in the UK must be evidenced.

Responsibilities

• Provide full reception services, check-in/check-out.
• Handle customer enquiries and assist guests.
• Clean and perform housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with basic catering duties.

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Customer service mindset

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Portree Youth Hostel (Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EW)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, ASAP until 31/Oct/2027

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available (Note: a small weekly utility levy applies.)

Are you naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team and help contribute to providing the best hostelling experience ? Are you someone who likes to be part of an inclusive and supportive environment? If so, then we might be the organisation for you, and we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting a Hostel Assistant to join our dedicated, friendly and professional team at our Portree Youth Hostel.

As a Hostel Assistant, you will be undertaking a range of hostel duties including full reception service, check-in/out, handling customer enquiries, cleaning & housekeeping and basic catering duties. You should be adaptable, as workloads & priorities can change during the busy periods.

Working with Hostelling Scotland is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle and you are part of a community that loves to do something great!

We offer:

• Training on the job
• The opportunity to work and travel within the network
• Progression for anyone looking for a career within hospitality
• A work life balance through the provision of flexible working hours
• The opportunity to give back – this is more than just a job
• Half price accommodation rates in all Hostelling Scotland hostels
• Free employee membership of Hostelling Scotland
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to many High Street discounts through the Salary Extras scheme

Additional Information:

• You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK prior to start with us
• All successful candidates are required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance

Hostel Assistant - Portree Youth Hostel

Job Reference: PORHA112

Position: Hostel Assistant

Location: Portree Youth Hostel (Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EW)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, ASAP until 31/Oct/2027

Hours per week: 37.5 hpw

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available (Note: a small weekly utility levy applies.)

Are you naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team and help contribute to providing the best hostelling experience ? Are you someone who likes to be part of an inclusive and supportive environment? If so, then we might be the organisation for you, and we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting a Hostel Assistant to join our dedicated, friendly and professional team at our Portree Youth Hostel.

As a Hostel Assistant, you will be undertaking a range of hostel duties including full reception service, check-in/out, handling customer enquiries, cleaning & housekeeping and basic catering duties. You should be adaptable, as workloads & priorities can change during the busy periods.

Working with Hostelling Scotland is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle and you are part of a community that loves to do something great!

We offer:

• Training on the job
• The opportunity to work and travel within the network
• Progression for anyone looking for a career within hospitality
• A work life balance through the provision of flexible working hours
• The opportunity to give back – this is more than just a job
• Half price accommodation rates in all Hostelling Scotland hostels
• Free employee membership of Hostelling Scotland
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employers Pension
• Access to many High Street discounts through the Salary Extras scheme

Additional Information:

• You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK prior to start with us

• All successful candidates are required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance

Closing Date: 21stSeptember 2026

Interview : TBC

Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Portree Youth Hostel (Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EW)