Job Title:  Housekeeper

Function:  Distilling

Location:  The Dalmore Distillery, Alness

Job Level: (Internal Reference Only) 1

Salary:      £12.60 per hour + Benefits

Contract: Full Time / Permanent -  Monday to Friday, 08.30am – 4.30pm (37.5 hours p/w).  Flexible approach to this pattern is required. Work in the evenings and at weekends will be mutually agreed in advance. Full and part-time applicants considered.

Date vacancy will close: Friday 23rd May 2025.   Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early.  If you think this is the right opportunity for you please don't delay in applying!

Who we are:

Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand-out.  Enabled by our brilliant community of 700 colleagues, reaching across 16 countries and counting.  We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community.  Ready to hear more?

What the opportunity looks like:

Supported by the Brand Home Team, the Housekeeper will ensure that all front and back of house areas of the Dalmore Experience are kept to impeccable standards of cleanliness. From pre and post visit cleaning of public areas, to ensuring washrooms and prep areas are immaculate at all times, the Housekeeper will be a key member in maintaining our reputation as a luxury brand. After being trained, the Housekeeper will also be expected to support the Host team with some of their duties, if members of the team are unexpectedly unavailable (for example due to sick leave). Tasks will include setting glassware, preparation of simple food and drink, moving light furniture, preparing purchases and serving whisky.

• Ensure that front and back of house areas are immaculately clean as befitting of a luxury setting.
• Adhering to The Dalmore Experience Housekeeping standard operating procedures at all times.
• Assisting with glassware and food & drink preparation.
• Assisting with gift wrapping or packaging.

Skills and experience that will help you be a success:

For this role we're looking for:

• Experience of cleaning in a luxury environment is desirable.
• Experience of cleaning in industrial areas an advantage.
• A fantastic attention to detail.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills with a can-do attitude.

We believe that everyone has the potential for growth in our roles!  You may feel you don't tick every box for this role, but if you believe you have relevant experiences that could help you succeed we'd much rather you apply rather than rule yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs!  

Why join us:

We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies. 

Our application process:

If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.

Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course.

Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best then please contact us at HRTeam@whyteandmackay.com and we'll do what we can to support.