Café Groats

14/06/2026

Hope your all as excited as us for opening day tomorrow, come join us by signing up here https://johnogroatsgym.clubright.co.uk/memberarea/selectmembership

Come join us even if your just here for a day with a range of different memberships on offer from DAILY passes to WEEKLY passes to MONTHLY passes we have a membership for your needs 💪🥊🏋️‍♀️

13/06/2026

Gym Open Monday 15th June.

Sign up now available for Monday opening.
https://johnogroatsgym.clubright.co.uk/memberarea/selectmembership

27/05/2026

Vacancy - Kitchen Assistant *********

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team for the season. Hours would be flexible depending on availability.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a desire to learn in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role is essential in supporting the kitchen staff with meal preparation, food safety, and ensuring that the kitchen operates smoothly. Previous experience in catering or restaurant settings is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of meals and ingredients, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
Support chefs with cooking tasks, including chopping, slicing, and cooking various ingredients.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations.
Help with serving meals during busy periods, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
Participate in inventory management by assisting with stock rotation and storage of food items.
Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
Requirements

Previous experience in a kitchen or restaurant setting is preferred but not essential.
Knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques is beneficial.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
A passion for cooking and willingness to learn new skills related to meal preparation and catering.
Flexibility to work various shifts as required by the kitchen schedule. Join us as we create exceptional dining experiences through teamwork and culinary excellence!

Send us a message here or contact us on [email protected] or 07733472395

26/05/2026

WE WON!!! 🏆✨

Groats Gifts has officially been named Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – Scotland at the Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2026 in London tonight 😭💛

Honestly… we are completely overwhelmed.

From opening our doors in 2021 during Covid, to standing here tonight representing our wee shop in John O’Groats on a national stage — it’s hard to put into words what this means to us.

Thank you to our incredible team, our loyal customers, our suppliers, our local community and everyone who has supported us along the way. This award belongs to all of you too.

We are SO proud of our little corner at the very top of Scotland tonight 🥂✨

17/05/2026

30/04/2026

📢 Reminder 📢

We accept walk ons (numbers permitting)

Just scan the QR code on our board down at John O’ Groats harbour to book your space

We look forward to welcoming you all

24/04/2026

The new Stroma Voyager vessel has been moved to John O’Groats this week in preparation for wildlife cruises starting next week.

Read more in the comments 👇

09/04/2026

*The Competition will return this year on Sunday the 9th August!

So mark it in your calendars folks!

Events to be released shortly! 💪🏻

09/04/2026

03/04/2026

There’s no shortage of eggs here for the Easter weekend! 🪺

Our Easter egg hunt will take place Saturday and Sunday, 10-4. With the forecast it might be moved indoors ⛈️ but we’ll play it by ear 🐰

Here’s a sneak preview at one of our winning eggs! For more info see our event page

A big thank you to Tesco Wick for donating a lovely basket of eggs 🥚