Hostel Assistant – Portree Youth Hostel

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Job Description

Hostel Assistant – Portree Youth Hostel

Job Reference: PORHA095

Position: Hostel Assistant

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

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, ASAP until 31 Oct 2026

Hours per week: 37.5 hpw

Salary: £13.00 per hour

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

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 undertake 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 and priorities can change during busy periods.

We offer

  • Training on the job
  • The opportunity to work and travel within the network
  • Progression for anyone looking for a career within hospitality
  • Work life balance through flexible working hours
  • 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 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.

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