Barra Castle
Assistant Manager (Farmshop & Events)
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Join the Barra Castle Team
At Barra Castle, we're passionate about creating memorable experiences – whether that's welcoming guests to our Farmshop & Kitchen, hosting unforgettable weddings and events in The Barn, or sharing the very best of Scottish food and hospitality.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Assistant Manager to join our team in a varied and rewarding role that spans both our Farmshop & Kitchen and our events venue. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading by example, and take pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting Our Farmshop & Kitchen
As Assistant Manager, you'll work alongside the Farmshop Manager to help keep everything running smoothly day to day.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the daily operation of the Farmshop & Kitchen, including opening and closing procedures.
- Leading, motivating and developing our front-of-house team to deliver the warm, friendly service Barra Castle is known for.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and health & safety throughout our retail and dining spaces.
- Helping create a welcoming atmosphere where every visitor enjoys a memorable experience.
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Bringing Events to Life at The Barn
From intimate celebrations to beautiful weddings, you'll play a key role in ensuring every event runs seamlessly.
You'll be responsible for:
- Welcoming couples, clients and guests with professionalism and genuine hospitality.
- Supporting final planning meetings and helping bring each client's vision to life.
- Overseeing the smooth delivery of weddings, celebrations and corporate events, coordinating room set-ups, managing bar and front-of-house teams, and working alongside trusted suppliers.
- Liaising with our housekeeping team to ensure guest stays in The Lodges at Barra Castle are perfectly coordinated alongside each event.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has at least 1–2 years' experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within hospitality, cafés, premium retail or events.
- Is confident leading a team and enjoys supporting and developing others.
- Thrives in a busy, varied environment and can adapt from daytime Farmshop operations to evening events.
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills, with a calm, positive approach under pressure.
- Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences for every guest.
- Shares our passion for Scottish food, local produce and genuine hospitality.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to reliable transport, as Barra Castle is located in Oldmeldrum.
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Why Join Barra Castle?
This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team in one of Aberdeenshire's most unique hospitality destinations. No two days are the same, and you'll play an important role in shaping the experiences our guests remember long after they've left.
If you think you've got what it takes to join the Barra Castle team, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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