Multi-million pound Crossbasket Castle investment to bring 50 new jobs in Glasgow

The reopening of a luxury hotel in South Lanarkshire is set to bring 50 jobs to the area following a multi-million pound investment.

Crossbasket Castle, a hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, is looking to fill vacancies across the business, including reception, waiting, bar, kitchen staff and more.

Following a £15m investment and major transformation, Crossbasket Castle will re-open to the public this August.

The relaunch with see an additional 40-bedrooms added to the hotel, and will include two five-bedroom eco-friendly lodges, a luxury spa and a new destination restaurant.

The venue is set to have capacity for an additional 35,000 visitors each year and is projected to deliver an economic boost to the South Lanarkshire economy of some £5m per annum.

Interested applicants can apply for roles at Trocadero’s restaurant, overseen by Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr, and or at Crossbasket Hotel’s new spa.

A recruitment open day is taking place on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm.

The venue is currently recruiting for the following roles:

• Reception
• Host/Hostess
• Waiting Staff
• Event Bar Staff
• Food Runners
• Kitchen Porters
• Day Porters
• Night Porters
• Housekeeping
• Chefs
• BOH Porters
• Spa Therapist

Graeme Green, managing director at Crossbasket Castle, said: “There’s a huge amount of excitement building around the launch of our new offering at Crossbasket Hotel, and now, we’re looking for a world-class team of staff to help bring the vision for this iconic venue to life.

“We all know the challenges that the hospitality industry has faced over the past few years.

“That’s why we’re thrilled to be bringing new job opportunities to the sector and we want to hear from people who are passionate about delivering a top tier service for our visitors.

“There will be training opportunities for people of all skill levels, and the chance to learn from some of the best in the business for those looking to forge a career in the industry.

“We look forward to welcoming people to our upcoming open day, which will be the perfect chance for anyone interested, no matter their experience or background, to learn more about the exciting opportunities we have available.”