Bar/Reception Staff - Live In available
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Kelvin Hotel is a small hotel open all year round offering accomodation.
We have a small very recently refurbished bar. We are situated in the beautiful and busy town of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The successful candidate should be outgoing, and friendly with a fun personality and a natural talent for customer service.
Responsibilities
- Serving drinks to guests and the public
- Restock bar and keep it clean and tidy
- Comply with all food and alcohol laws
- Effectively handle check-in, bookings, payments and enquiries
- Communicate with the booking, housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure prompt responses to guests’ needs
- Helping guests with various matters such as transport and restaurant advice
Requirements
- Excellent customer care skills together with professional communication and a flare for increasing bar sales and improving customer experience
- Ability to work flexibly when required, including weekends and evenings, to get the best result for the hotel
- Be able to work on your own, embrace responsiibilty and as a part of a small team
- Computer literacy and familiarity with Little Hotelier software a plus
- Personal License holder
Benefits
- Live in available with access to new kitchen and laundry facilities
- Training including cellar work and Personal License Training
- Pension scheme
- Part time and full time shifts are available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 30 -40 per week
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oban: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 2 years (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Bar23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bar/Reception Staff - Live In available roles across Kelvin Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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