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Hostel Assistant – 15 hrs/week (Edinburgh)
Hostelling Scotland · Édimbourg et périphérie
Job description
About the role
Join Hostelling Scotland as a Hostel Assistant at the Edinburgh Youth Hostel, providing a welcoming base for guests exploring Scotland. This part‑time, fixed‑term role involves a mix of reception, housekeeping, and basic catering duties across 15 hours per week.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver full reception service, including check‑in and check‑out.
- Handle guest enquiries and provide information about the hostel and local area.
- Perform cleaning, housekeeping, and room turnover tasks.
- Carry out basic catering duties as needed.
- Adapt to changing workloads during busy periods.
Required profile
- Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude.
- Ability to respect and support colleagues, including those who may live on‑site.
- Willingness to provide a satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance.
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
Required skills
What we offer
- Membership of Hostelling Scotland for personal travel benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Pension scheme and paid holidays.
- Uniform provided.
- Access to Salary Extras discounts and benefits.
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Hostelling Scotland
Édimbourg et périphérie