We are Hartfield Applecross Limited, a subsidiary of The Applecross Trust. We comprise a 4* hostel, Bunkhouse, residential accommodation, gym, workshop and staff accommodation. We are a relatively young organisation, having been set up in 2019, and have big, exciting ideas for development. Which is why we are looking for new team members to take the business forward.
We are located just back from the main hubbub where, in the Summer months, it can be busy. But Hartfield, although fully booked throughout the season, remains peaceful and quiet.
Applecross is a remote peninsula in the north-west Highlands. Life is different here. There are no cinemas, very few shops and bars, no supermarkets, soft play, or taxis. But if you love the outdoors, nature, open spaces, and a welcoming highland community, this might be the place for you.
At Hartfield we offer our employees:
• a great working environment
• friendly work colleagues and approachable management
• refreshments at break time
• on-site gym membership
• flexible shifts
• Living Wage for housekeeping and reception staff
• employee pension and holiday pay
• health & wellbeing support
• training
• input into future development
If this sounds like something in which you might be interested, take a look at our current vacancies below:
Please see below for our current vacancies.
Contract: Seasonal (1 March - 31 October) can be flexible on start date
Hours per week: 40 hours (including ½ hour for lunch each day)
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000pa pro rata
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation if required (monthly utility charge only)
Are you looking for a job that is challenging and fast paced, rewarding and diverse, but is also located in one of the most breathtaking environments in the UK? If you love the outdoors, nature, peace and wilderness, this might just be the job for you.
Hartfield House Hostel is situated in Applecross, at the foot of the Bealach na Ba, surrounded by mountains and framed by the crystal clear waters of the Inner Sound.
Whilst your day job will be busy, and you will meet all kinds of interesting people, outside of work you can truly get away from it all. And if you enjoy outdoor activities, there is everything from mountain biking and road cycling to wild swimming, climbing and trail running available from the doorstep.
We are recruiting a Hostel Manager to join our friendly team at Hartfield. We are a 4* hostel and Bunkhouse and together offer 50 beds.
You will be experienced in hostel or hotel management, a great communicator who wants to work as part of a team but can also work solo.
About the role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:
• provide professional, efficient and effective day-to-day hostel management
• manage and training the housekeeping and reception staff, producing weekly rotas, and using the Bright HR system for administration with the team
• deliver a high level of service and standard, ensuring that the accommodation is clean, in good working order, secure, and safe
• ensure that the team are welcoming towards guests and complying with Hartfield ethos
• manage the guest experience, online and in person, including dealing with feedback, reviews and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety and security of the guests, employees, volunteers and visitors at all times
• ensure Hartfield is compliant with annual certificates/checks, risk assessments, policies and procedures
• responsible for upselling/marketing to guests (breakfasts, pizzas, tuck shop, merchandise, events, late check-out etc)
• bookkeeping/data input - managing daily sales spreadsheet, ensuring reconciliation of payments
• manage and be part of the out of hours, on-call rota
We offer:
• training on the systems being used at Hartfield
• progression for anyone looking for a career within hospitality
• a work life balance through the provision of flexible working hours
• the opportunity to be part of the Applecross community and the Hartfield family
• access to our Health & Wellbeing facility which includes counselling and support
• employer’s pension
• gym membership
• accommodation
Contact information:
Please send your CV and covering letter to: jessicawhistance@yahoo.co.uk. Please also direct any queries to this address.
Job application closing date 28 February 2026.
*You must be able to present evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us.
Contract: Seasonal (1 March - 31 October) can be flexible on start date
Hours per week: 30-50 hours per week
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation if required (monthly utility charge only)
We are seeking a reliable and hard-working person to join our team. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within our 50 bed hostel in Applecross, north west Highlands. As receptionist, you will need to check in guests, manage emails and bookings, and enjoy engaging with the general public.
If you love the outdoors, a peaceful environment, like to be busy, enjoy working in a hospitality setting, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities (housekeeping):
- Perform general cleaning tasks, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting surfaces
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas
- Make beds and change linens
- Restock supplies in rooms and common areas
- Empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste properly
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and report any shortages
- Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Preparing breakfast for guests (baking croissants and putting things in a bag)
Skills required:
- Previous housekeeping/cleaning experience in hospitality establishment is preferred
- Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality cleaning standards
- Friendly and personable
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Responsibilities (reception):
- checking-in guests
- dealing with enquiries, both in person, over the phone and on email
- resolving issues and complaints
- checking bookings and taking payments
- cashing up
- taking payment for shop sales
Skills required:
- good use of Microsoft Office packages, including word and excel
- experience of bookings systems
- customer service experience
- money handling
Please note that all positions at our company are paid positions. We value the contributions of our employees and believe in fair compensation for their work.
Housekeeping shifts are either 7am-2pm or 9am-2.30pm 5/6 days a week but hours may vary. Reception shifts 3.30pm - 9pm.
The role is from 30 - 50 hours per week. Pay rate is £12.60/hour.
Start date is flexible and is ideally for the summer season, finishing in October. You will need to move to Applecross, Scotland - please look it up on the map BEFORE applying.
Contact information:
Please send your CV and covering letter to: jessicawhistance@yahoo.co.uk. Please also direct any queries to this address.
Job application closing date 28 February 2026.
*You must be able to present evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us.
T: 01520 744333
Company no. SC624423
VAT registration no. 345556679
