Food and Beverage Team Roles
- Posted:
- September 10, 2025
- Closing Date For Applications:
- September 29, 2025
Location: Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Scotland
Position: Full-time, Part-time and Casual contracts available
Salary: Competitive + gratuities (see below for details)
About Skibo
The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle is a world-renowned private members club situated in the Scottish Highlands. One of the most exclusive destinations worldwide, Skibo offers members and their guests a taste of true Highland hospitality with stunning surroundings and luxury facilities. Whether your passion lies in food preparation, fine wines, guest service or country sports, as a team member of one of The Carnegie Club’s 20+ departments you will be part of a fantastic group of people who share the same passion for delivering the very best.
About the Food & Beverage Team
The F&B team plays a central role in shaping the Skibo experience, delivering personalised, high-end service across multiple venues on the estate, from the historic castle to the golf clubhouse, and even to mobile setups in the Highlands. The roles extend beyond typical hospitality functions and include serving guests in unique locations such as the Treehouse activities centre or during guided walks.
The team clearly values:
- Attention to detail
- Guest-focused service
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
The club emphasises staff wellbeing, offering no split shifts, a standout benefit in hospitality, encouraging a sustainable work/life balance.
About the roles
Senior Waiting Staff
This role is ideal for experienced hospitality professionals ready to lead and mentor others. Responsibilities include guiding guests on wine pairings, supporting the team during service, and training new hires. It’s a role requiring initiative and finesse.
Waiting Staff
A hands-on service role involving everything from breakfast service to champagne picnics. This is a strong fit for those wanting to develop service skills in a high-end, multi-venue environment. A great opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in luxury hospitality.
Stewards
Behind-the-scenes yet essential, Stewards maintain the standards of cleanliness, stock, and setup across all F&B operations. This role is suited to someone detail-oriented and supportive, helping ensure flawless guest experiences.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- Warm, personable, and guest-focused
- A self-starter with a conscientious work ethic
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Flexible with working hours
- Willing to learn and open to training
(Previous hospitality experience is a bonus, but not essential)
What we offer you
- Share of gratuities
- 33 days annual leave pro-rata
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly support
- Life assurance
- Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
- Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare and discounts on high street retailers
- Local staff transport service - details can be found here
- Meals on shift are provided free of charge
- Complimentary use of staff gym
- 'Refer a friend' bonus scheme
- Staff events
- Long Service Awards
“As a Front of House Butler, every day is an opportunity to deliver exceptional service and create unforgettable experiences.”
Caroline MacDonald, Front of House Butler
Gratuities
Gratuities (tips) that are passed directly to staff are paid to all employees on a pro-rata basis regardless of their role.
Our Values
- Seamlessly Connected We are joined up in how we operate and look after our colleagues, members, and guests.
- Go Beyond We have a drive and energy to do things better.
- Make Their Day We anticipate the needs of our colleagues and members to bring joy.
- Our People Uncommonly committed people with a passion to deliver and delight.
- Our Estate Appreciating our incredible environment in which to perform - both at Skibo and the wider Highlands.
- Personalised Magical Moments Creating personalised moments tailored for each colleague, member, and guest.
How to Apply
Please send us your CV and a covering letter which responds to the below:
- What is the most memorable hospitality experience you have had?
- Which of your qualities best help you to deliver experiences like yours?
- What does going beyond to deliver exceptional guest experience mean to you?
To apply, please email recruitment@carnegieclub.co.uk with a covering email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date For Applications: September 29, 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and welcoming as we can for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from. If there is anything at all we can do to help you feel comfortable and show off your best side during the process, please do let us know.
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