Be Part of the Family
The Loch Ness Inn is a family-run hotel and restaurant in the beautiful village of Drumnadrochit, at the heart of Loch Ness. With 20 cosy bedrooms and a busy, predominantly restaurant-led operation, we pride ourselves on serving fantastic food and drink while giving every guest a warm, genuine Scottish welcome.
We’re a close-knit team and believe in treating our guests like family — and supporting our people in exactly the same way. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard, valued and able to be themselves.
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Assistant Manager to join our team and support the day-to-day running of the Loch Ness Inn.
This is a highly operational role, ideal for someone with a strong restaurant or hospitality background who is keen to learn and develop their skills in hotel management.
The role is predominantly focused on the restaurant and bar operation, but you’ll also gain experience across all aspects of the hotel, including hotel reservations, guest services and general hotel management.
As Assistant Manager, you’ll be expected to be visible on the floor, lead by example and get involved wherever needed. You’ll work closely with the Hotel Manager and take responsibility for the business in their absence.
What the role involves
- Supporting the Hotel Manager with the overall running of the business
- Taking responsibility for the hotel when the Hotel Manager is absent
- Being hands-on across the restaurant, bar and hotel operation
- Leading and supporting the Front of House team during service
- Managing guest experience and dealing confidently with queries or issues
- Supporting hotel reservations, check-ins, check-outs and guest enquiries
- Assisting with rotas, staffing levels and day-to-day operational decisions
- All training of front of house staff
- Opening and closing procedures, including cash handling
- Working closely with housekeeping and supporting room checks where required
- Maintaining high standards of food, drink, service and presentation
- Managing and driving wet sales, with bonus opportunities linked to achieving 67% GP+ bar and wine sales
- Learning and developing your knowledge of the wider hotel trade
This is a hands-on management position rather than a desk-based role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being involved, leading from the front and working as part of a small, friendly team.
Who We’re Looking For
You may already be working as a Restaurant Supervisor, Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager or Assistant Manager and be ready to take the next step.
Hotel experience is not essential. What matters most is that you have a strong hospitality background, understand great service, are confident leading a team and are keen to learn the hotel side of the business.
If you’re positive, reliable, organised, commercially minded and enjoy working with people, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and be part of the family at The Loch Ness Inn.
Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday 23 September, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Hospitality: 4 years (preferred)
