The Machrie 

Facing the Atlantic, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and sky, lies The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 43 beautifully designed rooms, suites and family lodges, a world-class golf links, restaurant, outside sauna and hot tub garden, screening room and modern art collection.

Freshly landed seafood served on the terrace. Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay, one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland, adventure and a landscape teeming with wildlife await. 

Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

Our Assistant Restaurant Manager role

The Machrie is a relaxed, professional place to work with a passionate team that values friendship, flexibility and variety.

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager, you will assist in managing the hotel’s restaurant with an excellent annual turnover. You will bring plenty of industry experience and strong leadership skills to the role and your warm and professional personality will fit perfectly with our culture of “relaxed professionalism”.  As well as delivering an unrivalled dining experience, you will work closely with our F&B manager and head chef to express our passion for food in a lakeside location.

At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Islay and our local food and drink producers and are eager to be a part of this incredible way of life. Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

Island life can be a quieter way of life, but joining the team means you’ll be part of a wonderful community of like-minded individuals who all enjoy the lifestyle on Islay, from the stunning wildlife and scenery, to the fascinating whisky distilleries and the incredible variety of guests who visit The Machrie, it truly is a unique place to live and work.

As our Assistant Restaurant Manager you’ll be:

• Assisting the manager in recruiting restaurant team
• Managing rotas, timesheets, and wages in line with business needs
• Supporting team training, development, and performance management
• Actively engaging in the restaurant's daily operations
• Supervising the restaurant to create a welcoming and relaxed environment for guests and a smooth running of service
• Handling and resolving guest complaints
• Working with the food and beverage manager and head chef to improve all aspects of our food service 
• Supporting the supervision of functions and events in a professional manner 
• Ensuring the security of stock, premises, and cash
• Upholding restaurant standards and statutory licensing regulations
• Following COSHH and health and safety procedures
• Implementing fire procedures and team training
• Enforcing the Health and Safety Policy promptly

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Supervisor or management experience in a similar setting
• A good knowledge of customer care/ complaint handling
• Barista experience
• Experience in cash handling and stock management 
• Computer literate
• Wine and drinks knowledge
• Good attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
• First Aid
• An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety 
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
• Good communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

What we’ll offer you:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration.

If you would love to join us as our Assistant Restaurant Manager apply now and be part of our journey at The Machrie, a wonderful place to work

The Machrie 

Facing the Atlantic, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and sky, lies The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 43 beautifully designed rooms, suites and family lodges, a world-class golf links, restaurant, outside sauna and hot tub garden, screening room and modern art collection.

Freshly landed seafood served on the terrace. Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay, one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland, adventure and a landscape teeming with wildlife await. 

Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

Our Assistant Restaurant Manager role

The Machrie is a relaxed, professional place to work with a passionate team that values friendship, flexibility and variety.

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager, you will assist in managing the hotel’s restaurant with an excellent annual turnover. You will bring plenty of industry experience and strong leadership skills to the role and your warm and professional personality will fit perfectly with our culture of “relaxed professionalism”.  As well as delivering an unrivalled dining experience, you will work closely with our F&B manager and head chef to express our passion for food in a lakeside location.

At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Islay and our local food and drink producers and are eager to be a part of this incredible way of life. Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

Island life can be a quieter way of life, but joining the team means you’ll be part of a wonderful community of like-minded individuals who all enjoy the lifestyle on Islay, from the stunning wildlife and scenery, to the fascinating whisky distilleries and the incredible variety of guests who visit The Machrie, it truly is a unique place to live and work.

As our Assistant Restaurant Manager you’ll be:

• Assisting the manager in recruiting restaurant team
• Managing rotas, timesheets, and wages in line with business needs
• Supporting team training, development, and performance management
• Actively engaging in the restaurant's daily operations
• Supervising the restaurant to create a welcoming and relaxed environment for guests and a smooth running of service
• Handling and resolving guest complaints
• Working with the food and beverage manager and head chef to improve all aspects of our food service 
• Supporting the supervision of functions and events in a professional manner 
• Ensuring the security of stock, premises, and cash
• Upholding restaurant standards and statutory licensing regulations
• Following COSHH and health and safety procedures
• Implementing fire procedures and team training
• Enforcing the Health and Safety Policy promptly

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Supervisor or management experience in a similar setting
• A good knowledge of customer care/ complaint handling
• Barista experience
• Experience in cash handling and stock management 
• Computer literate
• Wine and drinks knowledge
• Good attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
• First Aid
• An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety 
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
• Good communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

What we’ll offer you:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration.

If you would love to join us as our Assistant Restaurant Manager apply now and be part of our journey at The Machrie, a wonderful place to work