Herm Island is seeking professional people to take on a career-defining challenge.

In 2019 we are striving to make Herm Island a premier hospitality destination for the UK and are seeking high quality candidates to fulfil a number of exciting roles to help achieve this goal.

Herm is located three miles off the larger island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands between Southern England and France. It is a picturesque holiday resort with a resident population of just 60 people that swells to almost double during the summer months. It has one hotel, a vibrant pub, two shops, 20 holiday cottages and a campsite. Being a small, sometimes isolated island, working and living on Herm can be challenging, demanding and not for the faint hearted and requires flexibility, a positive attitude and absolute professionalism.

All positions are live-in and our team are expected to work 6 days out of 7 when the business demands. All positions are paid hourly with holiday accumulating throughout the season. Unless prior permission is granted, we do not expect any of our team to take holiday during the season. Living and working on Herm will bring you close to guests, locals, and your colleagues. You need to be able to adapt and develop with the island team in order to be happy and productive during your time on Herm.

We are looking for people with the following attributes and work ethic:
• A positive and committed attitude
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to handle a relentless work schedule during busy periods
• A team player
• Professionalism delivering high standards at all times
• An excellent sense of humour
What we offer:
• Industry benchmarked competitive salary
• 50% discount on accommodation and board costs (retrospective on completing the season) – potential of £1,700
• Fantastic hands on work experience
• Private accommodation
• Opportunity to work paid extra hours
• On the job training to include level 2 FSA certificates

We currently have the following vacancies available:

Hotel Assistant General Manager
A highly professional and personable hospitality operator with experience of managing hotels (preferably in remote locations) and selling and managing functions for up to 250 covers. This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations of the hotel. We are looking for a strong communicator, team leader and someone to be fully accountable for instilling and delivering SLA’s and KPI’s for the hotel team with a strong and positive attitude.
This is a permanent position and comes with accommodation and competitive package.

Restaurant Manager
An experienced, hands-on restaurant manager who leads from the front and instils consistency and the required standards to reflect a 2 AA rosette restaurant. The role will oversee a 7 day week operation catering for up to 100 covers per shift, training and development of staff, managing rotas as per the budget and being able to up sell.
This is a seasonal role from March to October 2019 which could be extended into a permanent role, complete with accommodation and competitive package.

Bistro Manager
An experienced hands on bistro manager who leads from the front and can oversee an al fresco bistro catering for up to 300 covers per day. Consistency and instilling high standards is key whilst having the ability to drive up sells and motivate staff.
This is a seasonal role from March to October 2019 which could be extended into a permanent role, complete with accommodation and competitive package.

Seasonal Waiting and Kitchen Staff
Experienced service staff looking for their next challenge and to gain experience for their career. Must offer high standards and deliver impeccable service to the customer.
These are seasonal roles from March to October, complete with accommodation and a competitive package.

For all the above positions at The White House Hotel, please email your current CV and photo plus covering letter to robertletherbarrow@herm.com

Housekeeping Manager
A skilled Head Housekeeper with great supervisory and organizational skills, able to assist in the smooth running of a 40-bedroom hotel and 20 self-catering cottages. The right candidate will be supporting the Executive Head Housekeeper, inspecting, training and working alongside the team to ensure that all operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, health and safety and business needs.
This is a seasonal role from March to October 2019 which could be extended into a permanent role, complete with accommodation and competitive package.

Room Attendants
A dynamic individual with excellent attention to detail whilst being self-motivated and extremely organized in ensuring that all cottages, hotel rooms and public areas are cleaned to the required standard. Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential. All the necessary training will be provided but a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are a must.
These are seasonal roles from March to October, complete with accommodation and a competitive package.

For housekeeping and room attendant positions, please email your current CV and photo plus covering letter to: IoanaMacoveanu@herm.com

More about Herm:
Herm boasts some of the best beaches in the British Isles, a great community and amazing wildlife. It has no cars and is only 1.5 miles long by 0.5 miles wide. Herm is only a 20 minute boat journey from Guernsey which has a population of 65,000 and offers all the benefits of a major UK town. As an employee of Herm Island, you will receive a heavily subsidised boat pass for travel to and from Guernsey.
Herm is a very unique and special place and if you adapt well within the working environment you will have a close set of colleagues and be part of a business which is hard not to love and cherish throughout the rest of your career. The unique elements of Herm make it a popular attraction for visitors but it is vital our staff appreciate they are part of a team to make the visitor experience as exceptional as possible.

The Mermaid tavern is the social hub of Herm Island. It is fast paced and fun although extremely busy. Guernsey residents are extremely fond of The Mermaid and have high expectations of service and quality. We also cater for boat loads of tourists on a daily basis and our goal is to impress them so much, that their next holiday booking is on Herm itself. Our food & beverage is of a very high standard and our service is relaxed & informal whilst being polite and professional.

We host many live music events, real ale festivals, and create events that keep a buzz about the place throughout the season.

So if you’re up for working hard, having fun & making a difference, then the jobs is yours!

The Mermaid Tavern is currently looking to recruit the following staff for the 2019 season.

• Bar staff
• Front of house assistants
• Snack bar supervisor
• Chef de parties
• Kitchen porters

Salary details available on application

All staff should have a positive attitude, be hard working and provide dates when available, current CV with photograph and references.
Priority for those sharing accommodation (COUPLES) will be given.

To apply for any of the above positions or for further information please email tomjones@herm.com

Herm Island Gift Shops – Sales Assistants 2019

Please apply to:
Edwin Dyer at edwindyer@herm.com or General Manager, Herm Island Gift Shops, Herm Island, Guernsey, GY1 3HR

Would you like to spend your summer by the beach?
Herm Island beach cafes are currently looking to recruit general assistants for the 2019 season.

Various dates are available from late March until late September.

We are looking to recruit fun, hard-working people with a good command of English. Experience is preferred but not essential.

To apply for a post at the beach cafes, please send a C.V. with a skype address, photo and a covering letter stating the dates that you are available and a brief reason why you would like to work at the beach cafes to:

Helena Rowe
Beach Cafes Manager
Herm Island
Via Guernsey
Channel Islands
GY1 3HR

or e-mail to: hermcafes@hotmail.com

There are currently no general outdoor positions available

Herm Island is seeking professional people to take on a career-defining challenge.

In 2019 we are striving to make Herm Island a premier hospitality destination for the UK and are seeking high quality candidates to fulfil a number of exciting roles to help achieve this goal.

Herm is located three miles off the larger island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands between Southern England and France. It is a picturesque holiday resort with a resident population of just 60 people that swells to almost double during the summer months. It has one hotel, a vibrant pub, two shops, 20 holiday cottages and a campsite. Being a small, sometimes isolated island, working and living on Herm can be challenging, demanding and not for the faint hearted and requires flexibility, a positive attitude and absolute professionalism.

All positions are live-in and our team are expected to work 6 days out of 7 when the business demands. All positions are paid hourly with holiday accumulating throughout the season. Unless prior permission is granted, we do not expect any of our team to take holiday during the season. Living and working on Herm will bring you close to guests, locals, and your colleagues. You need to be able to adapt and develop with the island team in order to be happy and productive during your time on Herm.

We are looking for people with the following attributes and work ethic:
• A positive and committed attitude
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to handle a relentless work schedule during busy periods
• A team player
• Professionalism delivering high standards at all times
• An excellent sense of humour
What we offer:
• Industry benchmarked competitive salary
• 50% discount on accommodation and board costs (retrospective on completing the season) – potential of £1,700
• Fantastic hands on work experience
• Private accommodation
• Opportunity to work paid extra hours
• On the job training to include level 2 FSA certificates

We currently have the following vacancies available:

Hotel Assistant General Manager
A highly professional and personable hospitality operator with experience of managing hotels (preferably in remote locations) and selling and managing functions for up to 250 covers. This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations of the hotel. We are looking for a strong communicator, team leader and someone to be fully accountable for instilling and delivering SLA’s and KPI’s for the hotel team with a strong and positive attitude.
This is a permanent position and comes with accommodation and competitive package.

Restaurant Manager
An experienced, hands-on restaurant manager who leads from the front and instils consistency and the required standards to reflect a 2 AA rosette restaurant. The role will oversee a 7 day week operation catering for up to 100 covers per shift, training and development of staff, managing rotas as per the budget and being able to up sell.
This is a seasonal role from March to October 2019 which could be extended into a permanent role, complete with accommodation and competitive package.

Bistro Manager
An experienced hands on bistro manager who leads from the front and can oversee an al fresco bistro catering for up to 300 covers per day. Consistency and instilling high standards is key whilst having the ability to drive up sells and motivate staff.
This is a seasonal role from March to October 2019 which could be extended into a permanent role, complete with accommodation and competitive package.

For the above positions at The White House Hotel, please email your current CV and photo plus covering letter to robertletherbarrow@herm.com

Housekeeping Manager
A skilled Head Housekeeper with great supervisory and organizational skills, able to assist in the smooth running of a 40-bedroom hotel and 20 self-catering cottages. The right candidate will be supporting the Executive Head Housekeeper, inspecting, training and working alongside the team to ensure that all operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, health and safety and business needs.
This is a seasonal role from March to October 2019 which could be extended into a permanent role, complete with accommodation and competitive package.
Please email your current CV and photo plus covering letter to: IoanaMacoveanu@herm.com

More about Herm:
Herm boasts some of the best beaches in the British Isles, a great community and amazing wildlife. It has no cars and is only 1.5 miles long by 0.5 miles wide. Herm is only a 20 minute boat journey from Guernsey which has a population of 65,000 and offers all the benefits of a major UK town. As an employee of Herm Island, you will receive a heavily subsidised boat pass for travel to and from Guernsey.
Herm is a very unique and special place and if you adapt well within the working environment you will have a close set of colleagues and be part of a business which is hard not to love and cherish throughout the rest of your career. The unique elements of Herm make it a popular attraction for visitors but it is vital our staff appreciate they are part of a team to make the visitor experience as exceptional as possible.

Assistant Campsite Wardens required.

Do you fancy spending the summer working in the great outdoors on the most beautiful island in the Channel Islands? If so this could be the job for you!

We are looking for active, fit and outgoing people to assist in the running of the two campsites on Herm.
A good command of English is essential.
Candidates must also have a full, clean driving licence as the use of a tractor/quad bike will be required.

Duties include:

• Erection & maintenance of our rental tents, including cleaning
• Keeping the shower & toilet blocks clean and in good working order
• Maintenance of the campsite grounds, ride on mower supplied!
• Collection & movement of camper’s equipment & baggage
• Helping the outdoor team with general island cargo
• Dealing with the customers in a friendly and efficient manner

A position is available from early April until mid-October while a second, shorter term position is available from July until the end of August.

To apply please send a CV, two recent photos (at least one funny!), a few lines about yourself and your availability to:

Simon George
Managing Director-Services
Herm Island
Via Guernsey
GY1 3HR

Or email to: simongeorge@herm.com

There are currently no gardening positions available

Housekeeping Manager
A skilled Head Housekeeper with great supervisory and organizational skills, able to assist in the smooth running of a 40-bedroom hotel and 20 self-catering cottages. The right candidate will be supporting the Executive Head Housekeeper, inspecting, training and working alongside the team to ensure that all operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, health and safety and business needs.
This is a seasonal role from March to October 2019 which could be extended into a permanent role, complete with accommodation and competitive package.

Room Attendants
A dynamic individual with excellent attention to detail whilst being self-motivated and extremely organized in ensuring that all cottages, hotel rooms and public areas are cleaned to the required standard. Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential. All the necessary training will be provided but a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are a must.
These are seasonal roles from March to October, complete with accommodation and a competitive package.

For housekeeping and room attendant positions, please email your current CV and photo plus covering letter to: IoanaMacoveanu@herm.com

There are currently no engineering vacancies in Herm.