Job Ref: BES7448
Branch: Caledonian Hotel Ullapool
Location: Caledonian Hotel Ullapool, Ullapool
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Contract
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Various
Hours per week: 35/40
Posted date: 17/08/2026
Closing date: 17/09/2026
We currently have an amazing opportunity to join the team as Food Beverage Assistant.
Location: Ullapool, Scottish Highlands
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available for successful candidates
We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking Food Beverage Assistant to join our team at our welcoming 3-star hotel in the beautiful fishing village of Ullapool. Situated on the shores of Loch Broom and surrounded by stunning Highland scenery, our hotel offers guests exceptional hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and quality food and drink.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Live-in accommodation is available, making this an ideal role for candidates relocating to the Highlands.
- Providing warm and professional service to hotel guests in the restaurant, bar and lounge areas.
- Taking food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
- Serving food and drinks to company standards.
- Preparing and setting up dining areas before service.
- Ensuring tables are cleaned, cleared and reset promptly.
- Assisting with bar service, including preparing beverages and handling payments.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout all food and beverage areas.
- Working closely with the kitchen and wider hotel team to ensure a positive guest experience.
- Assisting with breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events as required.
- Previous experience in a hospitality, restaurant, bar or hotel environment is desirable but not essential.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
- Good attention to detail and strong work ethic.
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Live-in accommodation available.
- Staff meals whilst on duty.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to live and work in one of Scotland's most stunning locations.
- Employee discounts on food, beverage and accommodation where applicable.
Ullapool is a vibrant coastal village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities, wildlife, and welcoming community. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding hospitality career with an exceptional Highland lifestyle.
If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team in the Scottish Highlands.
About Us
Built in the early 1900s, the 83-bedroom Caledonian Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in the area. It still boasts a quiet, friendly and welcoming atmosphere and pleasant gardens.
The Hotel overlooks Ullapool's working harbour and the colourful fishing boats on Loch Broom. To the right of the hotel is the Fowler Memorial Clock - said to be the most photographed clock in the Highlands. It was first erected in 1899 in memory of Sir John Arthur Fowler (1817-1898) and his family who lived at Braemore House near Corrieshalloch Gorge. However, to help reduce traffic congestion, it was moved to its new home in West Argyle Street in the 1960s.
Thanks to its central location in the town of Ullapool and modern comforts, The Caledonian Hotel is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller.
Ullapool is the main port of the Outer Hebrides and offers good road links to various spectacular highland locations, including Loch Maree, Lochinver, Gairloch, Corrieshalloch Gorge and Inverewe Gardens, where visitors can enjoy the many tropical and exotic shrubs and trees that grow there.
The capital of the Highlands, Inverness is under two hours away, providing ample opportunity for shopping trips.
We truly believe our people are our biggest asset and to reflect that we offer:
- Market leading Rates of Pay
- Anniversary Bonus
- Flexible Shifts, full and part time to fit around other commitments
- 28 Days paid Holiday (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum 33 Days per year
- Full Training and Supervision Given
- Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications to help you progress
- Subsidised Accommodation Available includes WiFi, Food, Energy Bills, Rates and Licences
- Introduce a Friend Scheme worth £600 +
- Anniversary weekend stay for you or to give as a gift to family or close friends
- Access to complimentary Mental Health Wellbeing services
- Discounted Bespoke Hotel Stays, for you, your family and friends
- 50% off all Food Beverage during Bespoke Hotel Stays
- A range of local in-house benefits
- many more!
