Job Ref: CH2954
Branch: Oban Bay Hotel
Location: Oban, Argyllshire
Salary/Benefits: Excellent package £13 per hour, Live in available
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 23/08/2026
Closing date: 23/09/2026
Join Crerar Hotels – Where Passion Meets Hospitality!
Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospitality? At Crerar Hotels, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests – and that starts with YOU! Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have fantastic opportunities across our stunning hotels in Scotland and in the Lake District.
As a Receptionist at Crerar Hotels, are you friendly, efficient, and motivated? If you thrive as the welcoming face of the hotel and take pride in being the first point of contact, you'll be a perfect fit for our customer-focused reception team. We’re looking for someone who excels at creating fantastic customer experiences, with a professional appearance, excellent communication skills, and a strong phone manner. A can-do attitude and experience in the hospitality industry will give you a strong advantage. Your responsibilities will include delivering high-quality service, managing guest enquiries, answering calls, handling daily banking tasks, and working with hotel booking and CRM systems. With a quick learning ability and confidence in upselling the hotel’s amenities, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our guests have a memorable stay.
Why Work with Us?
On top of the fantastic benefits below, we offer an hourly rate of £13p/h
At Crerar Hotels, we truly value our team, and that’s why we offer:
- Wagestream – Get instant access to your earned wages when you need them.
- YuLife – Enjoy health and well-being rewards, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Virtual GP appointments.
- Echo – Our brand-new communications platform keeps you connected and engaged.
- Career Development – We invest in our people with fantastic training and progression opportunities.
- Employee recognition and reward scheme – celebrating anniversaries from 1 year onwards with incredible awards, vouchers and extra holiday days.
- Exclusive Discounts – Stay, dine, and relax at our beautiful hotels at special team rates.
- Work in Breathtaking Locations – From the Scottish Highlands to coastal escapes, our hotels are truly spectacular!
Be Part of Something Special.
Come and join a team that cares about its people and delivers amazing experiences every day. Apply now and start your journey with Crerar Hotels!
Are you looking to move to the beautiful West Coast of Scotland?
Then we want to work with you!
A gateway to the best of the west, Oban is fortunate to have daily trains to Glasgow, a direct bus service to Fort William and frequent ferries to Herbidean islands near and far. Still, travelling times can be long and journeys can be affected by weather, so life here suits those seeking to explore Scotland at a slower pace.
The town itself attracts visitors looking to wander its castles, gardens and beaches. They also come to sample the best of the town's distillery, cafes and restaurants, which are just as popular with locals. With so much on offer in such a picturesque location, life hits full throttle in the summer months, then settles down in the winter.
Year round, the views across to the Isles of Mull and Kerrera, as well as the Firth of Lorne, are unbeatable. On the edge of the esplanade, Oban Bay Hotel sees its fair share of spectacular sunsets - it really makes you stop and think about what a stunning part of the world you live in.
Three reasons to choose a career with Crerar Hotels
Scotland provides a sought-after quality of life, ideal for outdoorsy types. Urbanites may find there are limitations, with reduced public transport, small local shops and occasionally - the ultimate modern hardship - patchy phone signal. But those who take that in their stride find that they discover true peace and quiet, wake up to incredible scenery and have Scotland's natural larder to feast on daily.
We always aim to progress staff internally where possible, which means a number of our team have been with us long-term. They've chosen to make a life in one (or more!) of our locations, building themselves a varied career in the Scottish hospitality industry.
We share the spirit of Scotland through our values. We take pride in providing a truly authentic experience; we're warm in personality, curious to get to know our guests and confident in sharing our knowledge. We take what we do seriously, but our humour means we also see the lighter side. Above all, we're comfortable saying, "we are who we are!"
