Job Ref: CG12721
Branch: Holiday Inn Aberdeen - West
Location: Holiday Inn Aberdeen - West, Westhill
Salary/Benefits: Great Salary + Cairn Staff Rate + Other Benefits!
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 15/05/2026
Closing date: 17/06/2026
Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group
Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.
About the Role:
The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. You’ll deliver this through managing all aspects of Front of House, creating a unique and special visit for our guests.
You’ll be the warm and welcoming face that sets the tone for each stay, while leading and mentoring your team to ensure every detail runs smoothly delivering service excellence across reception, guest relations, and concierge functions.
You’ll manage staffing levels, rota planning and task delegation, and set performance and development goals to help your team shine. You’ll also take a hands-on role in improving service, reviewing guest satisfaction, and managing key HR activities where needed.
About You:
- Excellent leadership skills with experience of developing and leading a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills to ensure a seamless and memorable experience, proactively resolving any challenges that may arise.
- Strong communication skills through a variety of means.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks.
- High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time and the time of the team.
About Us:
Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.
At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.
Benefits:
- Service Excellence Bonus: Your hard work pays off. Service charge tips and gratuities add a well-earned boost to your pay check,
- Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, and get expert financial tips—all in real-time,
- Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break,
- Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants,
- Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs,
- Retail, Cinema Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out,
- Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programs, our development team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals,
- Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life,
- Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
- Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
- 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
- Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!
- Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
#INDLP
Holiday Inn Aberdeen West hotel provides modern, stylish accommodation that is just 20 minutes from Aberdeen city centre and 10 minutes from Aberdeen Airport.
We offer the very best in standards and facilities that you would only expect from a 4* hotel, guests can relax in any one of our 86 beautifully appointed bedrooms complete with a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi access, and with Luigi’s Restaurant, The Glentanar Lounge and Scot’s Corner Pub.
Benefits:
Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Star of the Month Golden Ticket Award
Pension scheme
Cairn Academy' Training Development Opportunities
Uniform
Cycle 2 work scheme*
IHG Staff Rate Scheme
IHG Friends Family Rate
Free Use of Gym
(* Applies to positions above minimum wage)
