Hotel Manager

Crieff Hydro Limited; Ballachulish; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group in Ballachulish is seeking an experienced Hotel Manager. This senior leadership position requires operational responsibility for the hotel, with a focus on elevating guest experiences and driving food and beverage performance. Candidates must have significant experience in hospitality management, excellent people skills, and the ability to inspire teams. The position offers competitive salary, live-in accommodation options, and extensive employee perks including free meals and leisure membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Live-in accommodation

Free meals while on shift

Free leisure membership

Discounted stays across hotels

Refer a friend bonus

Guest mention rewards

Leadership development programs

Confidential wellbeing support

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior hotel or general management role.
• Strong food and beverage background with understanding of dining experiences.
• Confident, people-focused leader capable of leading and retaining teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the hotel.
• Ensure high standards of service and guest experience.
• Drive revenue growth with focus on food and beverage performance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Food and Beverage expertise

Team motivation

Job description

The Isles of Glencoe Hotel is a destination hotel set on the shores of Loch Leven, offering guests outstanding Highland scenery, warm hospitality, and a strong food and beverage experience as part of the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.

Family owned since 1868, Crieff Hydro operates seven distinctive hotels across Scotland, each with its own character, and all built around genuine care for guests and staff alike.

We are now looking for an experienced Hotel Manager with a strong Food and Beverage background to lead this unique property and drive its continued success.

This is a senior leadership role with full operational responsibility, suited to someone commercially astute, people focused, and confident running a hotel where experience, service, and setting all matter.

The role

You will have overall responsibility for the leadership and day to day operation of the hotel, ensuring high standards across all departments while delivering strong commercial performance.

You will lead, motivate, and develop your management team, creating a positive coaching culture that brings out the best in people.

You will drive revenue growth and profitability, with a particular focus on food and beverage performance and guest satisfaction.

You will work closely with central teams including Sales, Marketing, IT, and People, building strong relationships and ensuring the hotel is well supported.

You will ensure consistently high standards of service, presentation, and guest experience throughout the property.

What we are looking for

Significant experience in a senior hotel or general management role within hospitality.

A strong food and beverage background with a clear understanding of what makes a great dining experience.

Commercial awareness with sound financial and operational management skills.

A confident, people focused leader who can inspire, motivate, and retain teams.

Experience working in rural or destination settings, with an understanding of leisure and group markets.

Good knowledge of Scottish tourism and the wider social and economic landscape.

What is on offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience, plus a share of tips.

Live in accommodation may be available, subject to availability, with affordable on site housing and bills included.

Free meals while on shift.

Free leisure membership for you and a partner, plus generous discounts across food, drink, retail, and activities.

Discounted stays across all Crieff Hydro Family hotels from £30 per night.

Refer a friend bonus of up to £500 for successful recommendations.

Guest mention rewards for positive reviews.

Access to leadership development through the Be A Leader programme.

Confidential wellbeing support through the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme.

Regular team events and an annual staff party.

Please note that this role does not qualify for sponsorship and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.