Careers Opportunities at The Torridon
Current Vacancies
Over the next few months we will be looking for the following staff. If you are interested in working at the Torridon we would love to hear from you. In order to apply please send us or
email your CV and then we can arrange a telephone interview.
Restaurant Supervisor – Immediate start
Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service. You are responsible for ensuring that all customers receive the highest level of care and service in line with our customer care policy. You are expected to efficiently train staff as well as ensuring that you have a productive and positively motivated team. You are a confident and natural host and ensure that all guests have a wonderful dining experience. You will have a keen interest in food and a good knowledge of wine.
Front of House Porter – February start
As you are often the first point of contact you should have a smart, appearance and the natural, professional ability to welcome guests into the hotel. You will assist with the smooth and efficient running of the Front of House, escorting guests to their rooms, handling luggage, organising and serving drinks from the whisky bar and providing all guests with a friendly, efficient and professional service in a safe and comfortable environment. You will ensure the front of house is always clean and tidy and guests needs and requirements are met and wherever possible exceeded.
Waiter/ess – February start
Assist with the smooth and efficient running of the restaurant and room- service. Providing all guests with a friendly, efficient and professional table service in a safe and comfortable environment. Able to deliver a fine-dining service to all guests in line with hotel objectives. You must have a relaxed and pleasant manner and the ability to make guests feel special.
Housekeeper – February start
Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of all bedrooms and public areas. Providing all guests with a friendly, efficient and professional housekeeping service in a safe and comfortable environment. Responsible for delivering the highest standard of housekeeping service to all customers in line with Hotel objectives
Inn – Management Couple – February start
As a management couple of Chef and front of house manager you both will be able to manage the award winning Inn. You are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Kitchen, restaurant and bar ensuring that all customers receive the highest level of care and service. You are expected to efficiently train staff as well as ensuring that you have a productive and positively motivated team. You must be able to meet budgets and occupancy levels and drive the business forward. Cottage provided.
Kitchen Porter – March start
Responsible for ensuring that the kitchen, floors, work areas, utensils and crockery are hygienically clean. Maintain a safe and secure working environment. Assist the chefs on day to day food prepration.
Chef de partie – March start
Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef with the organisation of your section, to at least a two rosette standard. Assist with providing a consistent standard for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Contribute to ensuring the highest level of hygiene over and above statutory requirements.
Torridon case study for local training initiative
The Torridon is proud to be able to offer one of the best Hospitality Training and Career opportunities in the Highlands. A dedicated individual training plan is designed around your needs and career path. At the Torridon we have a passion for training and developing individuals who want to progress in the exciting and challenging career of Hospitality. We train to the highest standards starting off with a four week induction programme, followed by many on and off the job training provided by external training providers such as: First Aid, Customer Care, SVQ level 1, 2 and 3, Housekeeping, Assertiveness, Introduction to Management to name just a few. Our extensive programme allows you to be able to go on and work in any luxury hotel of the world with a confidence that you have trained with the best. If you want to work with the professional team in Torridon, then contact us to find out what current job opportunities we have available.
Awards
2007 - Spring Board – Highly commended in The Best Employer Award Hospitality & Leisure.
May 2005 - Hospitality Assured
We are now recognised with the prestigious Hospitality Assured award. Hospitality Assured is The Standard for Service and Business Excellence in hospitality, championed by the Hotel and Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) and supported by the British Hospitality Association (BHA).
2005 – Highland Tourism Awards Tourism People Development
2000 – Highland and Island Business Awards – Best Development of People
