Description
Nae Limits Café | Hourly Rate DOE | Ballinluig (off the A9)
Nae Limits Café is looking for enthusiastic, reliable Front of House (FOH) staff to join our small, friendly team for the busy spring and summer season. This is a 7-month, full-time temporary position running from March to October, ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced customer environment and working as part of a collaborative team.
About the Role
As part of our Front of House team, you will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service and keeping our café running smoothly. Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming customers to their tables and taking orders at the counter
- Using the till system and handling payments accurately
- Preparing drinks, serving food, and managing table service during busy periods
- Maintaining a clean, organised café environment (clearing tables, wiping surfaces, restocking fridge displays)
- Assisting with takeaway items, food display prep, and general café duties
- Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow
- Supporting the Café Manager and helping across roles when needed; we are a small team where everyone pitches in
Working Hours
- Full-time, 5 days per week
- 8-hour shifts
- Weekends are essential
What We’re Looking For
- Previous hospitality or customer service experience (café or restaurant FOH preferred)
- Friendly, confident communication and a positive, team-focused attitude
- Strong understanding of food hygiene; a valid Food Hygiene Certificate is highly beneficial
- Ability to stay calm, organised, and efficient during busy service periods
- Good attention to detail, especially in cleaning, presentation, and customer interaction
- Willingness to help across multiple roles when required
- Comfort working on your feet for extended periods and handling light lifting
- Reliable transport. The café is located in a rural area off the A9; a bus route is available, but having your own transport is highly recommended
Training and Support
Full training provided, including:
- Customer service workflow
- Till system operation
- Food safety and hygiene practices specific to our café
- Opportunity to learn how the whole café operation works and develop broader hospitality skills
Benefits
- Free staff meal and coffee during each shift
- Free access to Nae Limits water activities and discounted activity rates for friends and family
- Friendly, supportive, collaborative working environment
If you enjoy meeting people, delivering great service, and being part of a positive, close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: £12.30-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 38 per week
Physical Setting:
- Bar
- Café
- Coffee shop
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pitlochry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)