Job Detail
Job Description
Job Reference: EDINSHKGA08522
Position: Seasonal Housekeeping and General Assistant
Locations: Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, 9 Haddington Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 4AL
Contract: Fixed term contract, immediate start until 30/Nov/22.
Hours per week: 30 hours per week (may increase up to 40 during busy times)
Pay: £9.75 per hour
Accommodation: This is a live-out position.
Join our team, with an adventurous spirit, to help our guests discover and experience the real Scotland through hostelling with us whilst you can also enjoy exploring cities, hillwalking, climbing and many other outdoor activities and explore amazing surroundings in your spare time.
As a non-profit charity with people and communities at our heart, we also give people, who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the chance of a well needed break to explore and experience Scotland or to develop their skills for life, learning and work through our youth programmes.
Working with Hostelling Scotland is more than just a job. Become an Ambassador for Scotland and make a difference!
We are recruiting Seasonal Housekeeping and General Assistants for 2022 Season to join our dedicated, friendly and professional team at our Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel.
About the role:
You will provide cleaning and housekeeping of guests accommodations and public areas to a very high standard. In addition you may also assist with other departments to support as and when required such as catering team as a kitchen porter.
You will have:
- A passion in providing first class guest experience
- Flexibility in your approach to adapt to all situations including changing workload and demands
- A ‘can-do’ attitude, willingness to learn and keen attention to details
Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience, preferably in similar hospitality surroundings would be advantageous.
We can offer:
- Comprehensive induction and work related training
- Supportive culture with regular and open communications
- Free employee membership and discounts on Hostelling Scotland accommodations to explore Scotland
- Employee Assistance Programme for your health, wellness and well being
- Pension and holidays
- Meal discounts on shift
- Uniform is provided
Additional Information:
- A successful candidate is required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
- You must be able to provide an evidence of your right to work in the UK prior to starting with us.
Who we are:
Hostelling Scotland is a not-for-profit charity with over 60 youth and affiliate hostels. Since 1931, we have welcomed millions of visitors through our doors, helping them to ‘get outside’, to explore what Scotland got to offer, discovering the beautiful locations and the natural benefits of the great outdoors.
How to apply:
If you would like to join us, please forward your application to General Manager by email to: dutymanager@hostellingscotland.org.uk or by post c/o Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, 9 Haddington Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 4AL.
You can also visit our website www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/careers to obtain an application form or to learn about how we process job applicants’ information.
Please note Hostelling Scotland operates a policy where only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of application you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Hostelling Scotland has a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Scottish Youth Hostels Association (trading as Hostelling Scotland) is a registered Scottish charity, No. SC013138 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC310841, Registered Office 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling FK8 2JA