The Telegraph

“An absolute must for all golf lovers out there.” – Sir Ian Botham

Are you an experienced hotel leader with a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences?

Do you thrive in wild and elemental locations that offer adventure and a unique island community?

Sound like you? Another Place, The Machrie is seeking an energetic, practical and people-focused Hotel General Manager to join and lead our team.

Our hotel

Another Place, The Machrie is part of an evolving hotel collection focused on making amazing places come alive, by helping guests feel the joy of connecting with the elements in stunning locations – and all with a relaxed, active, social and community-focused ethos.

The Machrie is set in the dunes above a seven-mile beach on Islay, remote, yet one of the most easily accessible Hebridean islands off the west coast of Scotland. The hotel has 43 rooms, a world-class golf links (ranked in Golf World’s Top 100 courses worldwide), outside sauna and hot tub wild garden, two restaurants, screening room and modern art collection.

More than just a place to stay, the hotel is a destination – offering a combination of active relaxation, wild and uncrowded natural beauty, social golf and an exceptional true links experience, the freshest Islay seafood and local produce, world-famous whiskies (there are 10 distilleries on the island), teeming wildlife and authentic island culture. Whether it’s teeing off at dawn or toasting marshmallows on the beach deck firepit while keeping watch for the Northern Lights, The Machrie experience is like no other.

At Another Place, we know purpose matters – especially to senior professionals eager to contribute meaningfully through their work. Our purpose shapes everything we do – from our culture and principles to the direction of our business. We believe happiness is crafted from the little things, and that they collectively add up to create an environment where everyone can flourish.

Your opportunity

As a natural, empathetic leader, you’ll bring authority, inspiration and motivation to help us achieve our ambitious goals. With your hospitality expertise, guest-obsessed approach and deep connection to our distinctive setting, you’ll take responsibility for ensuring we meet our brand, people and operational objectives.

If you have a love for true hospitality, great commercial flair, keen instincts, a desire to grow within a supportive environment, and a commitment to impactful work, then we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring delivery of our vision : To make amazing places come alive.
• Shaping and executing the hotel’s operational strategy, aligning it with our core objectives and goals.
• Building and leading the senior operations team, providing guidance, motivation and inspiration to all team members.
• Collaborating with the Hotels Director to develop and implement long-term strategies that support our brand, guest experience and commercial goals.
• Working with the Group HR and Hotels Director to support a people strategy that reflects our long term People goals.
• Using feedback and insights to drive innovation and continual improvements.
• Offering mentorship and performance management for direct reports, ensuring best practices are applied across all operational areas.
• Delivering on our growth initiatives, enhancing guest experience and operational success.
• Working alongside project management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Driving efficiencies and performance to optimise operations.

Skills and requirements

• Extensive hospitality experience in a leadership role with a proven record of achievement.
• Deep, up-to-date knowledge of the hospitality industry and relevant expertise.
• Exceptional front-of-house and F&B experience with a genuine passion for guest services.
• Understanding of island life or remote working environment.
• Empathetic leadership with the ability to inspire change and drive team alignment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A creative yet process-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence.
• Understanding of brand impact and how it can drive success.
• Strong team player, skilled in relationship-building with teams, partners and guests.
• A love for the hospitality industry and an enthusiasm that inspires those around you.
• Ambition with a long-term vision for growth and success.

What we can offer in return:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including accommodation options
• Working in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in a fast growing organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at our hotels
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support and advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
• Life insurance cover
• Medical cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid time off when the hotel closes in the winter.
• From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals.

Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.

More about Islay

Here, you'll never be short of inspiration. Islay (pronounced eye-la), is the fifth largest Scottish island and is home to approximately 3,000 residents. It’s 25 miles long, with a diverse landscape of 23 beaches, high peaks and wilderness, sea lochs and dramatic cliffs, and characterful harbour towns and villages. Islay’s abundant wildlife was featured in Attenborough’s Wild Isles series, and it’s also famous for its whisky, with 10 distilleries on the island as well as specialist gin, rum and craft beer producers.

The Machrie encourages guests to try exhilarating new island adventures – from wild swimming to fatbiking along miles of beach (the hotel has its own ‘fleet’ of fatbikes available for guests), wildlife boat trips to wilderness hikes and exploring Islay by electric bike.

Find out more at https://another.place/the-machrie/isle-of-islay

 The Telegraph

“An absolute must for all golf lovers out there.” – Sir Ian Botham

Are you an experienced hotel leader with a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences?

Do you thrive in wild and elemental locations that offer adventure and a unique island community?

Sound like you? Another Place, The Machrie is seeking an energetic, practical and people-focused Hotel General Manager to join and lead our team.

Our hotel

Another Place, The Machrie is part of an evolving hotel collection focused on making amazing places come alive, by helping guests feel the joy of connecting with the elements in stunning locations – and all with a relaxed, active, social and community-focused ethos.

The Machrie is set in the dunes above a seven-mile beach on Islay, remote, yet one of the most easily accessible Hebridean islands off the west coast of Scotland. The hotel has 43 rooms, a world-class golf links (ranked in Golf World’s Top 100 courses worldwide), outside sauna and hot tub wild garden, two restaurants, screening room and modern art collection.

More than just a place to stay, the hotel is a destination – offering a combination of active relaxation, wild and uncrowded natural beauty, social golf and an exceptional true links experience, the freshest Islay seafood and local produce, world-famous whiskies (there are 10 distilleries on the island), teeming wildlife and authentic island culture. Whether it’s teeing off at dawn or toasting marshmallows on the beach deck firepit while keeping watch for the Northern Lights, The Machrie experience is like no other.

At Another Place, we know purpose matters – especially to senior professionals eager to contribute meaningfully through their work. Our purpose shapes everything we do – from our culture and principles to the direction of our business. We believe happiness is crafted from the little things, and that they collectively add up to create an environment where everyone can flourish.

Your opportunity

As a natural, empathetic leader, you’ll bring authority, inspiration and motivation to help us achieve our ambitious goals. With your hospitality expertise, guest-obsessed approach and deep connection to our distinctive setting, you’ll take responsibility for ensuring we meet our brand, people and operational objectives.

If you have a love for true hospitality, great commercial flair, keen instincts, a desire to grow within a supportive environment, and a commitment to impactful work, then we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring delivery of our vision : To make amazing places come alive.
• Shaping and executing the hotel’s operational strategy, aligning it with our core objectives and goals.
• Building and leading the senior operations team, providing guidance, motivation and inspiration to all team members.
• Collaborating with the Hotels Director to develop and implement long-term strategies that support our brand, guest experience and commercial goals.
• Working with the Group HR and Hotels Director to support a people strategy that reflects our long term People goals.
• Using feedback and insights to drive innovation and continual improvements.
• Offering mentorship and performance management for direct reports, ensuring best practices are applied across all operational areas.
• Delivering on our growth initiatives, enhancing guest experience and operational success.
• Working alongside project management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Driving efficiencies and performance to optimise operations.

Skills and requirements

• Extensive hospitality experience in a leadership role with a proven record of achievement.
• Deep, up-to-date knowledge of the hospitality industry and relevant expertise.
• Exceptional front-of-house and F&B experience with a genuine passion for guest services.
• Understanding of island life or remote working environment.
• Empathetic leadership with the ability to inspire change and drive team alignment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A creative yet process-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence.
• Understanding of brand impact and how it can drive success.
• Strong team player, skilled in relationship-building with teams, partners and guests.
• A love for the hospitality industry and an enthusiasm that inspires those around you.
• Ambition with a long-term vision for growth and success.

What we can offer in return:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including accommodation options
• Working in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in a fast growing organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at our hotels
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support and advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
• Life insurance cover
• Medical cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid time off when the hotel closes in the winter.
• From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals.

Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.

More about Islay

Here, you'll never be short of inspiration. Islay (pronounced eye-la), is the fifth largest Scottish island and is home to approximately 3,000 residents. It’s 25 miles long, with a diverse landscape of 23 beaches, high peaks and wilderness, sea lochs and dramatic cliffs, and characterful harbour towns and villages. Islay’s abundant wildlife was featured in Attenborough’s Wild Isles series, and it’s also famous for its whisky, with 10 distilleries on the island as well as specialist gin, rum and craft beer producers.

The Machrie encourages guests to try exhilarating new island adventures – from wild swimming to fatbiking along miles of beach (the hotel has its own ‘fleet’ of fatbikes available for guests), wildlife boat trips to wilderness hikes and exploring Islay by electric bike.

Find out more at https://another.place/the-machrie/isle-of-islay