Salthouse hotel recruiting 30 staff as £1.2m restaurant plans unveiled

One of Europe’s most sustainable hotels, The Salthouse in Ballycastle, is gearing up for the opening of its new restaurant, The Lookout, with 30 new jobs set to be created.

An indoor and outdoor culinary venue, The Lookout represents a £1.2m investment and also includes a downstairs prep area with a bakery that will support other elements of the hotel.

Among the roles created as a result of the investment are 10 new chef posts. Those who take up the positions will be the force behind a predominantly European menu boasting a host of pasta dishes as well as burgers and other classic plates.

Keeping the sustainable ethos in mind, every ingredient used at The Lookout will be sourced locally where possible, with some even grown on-site.

The decision to elaborate on the existing offering at the hotel, which includes a 24-bed hotel, six eco lodges, spa and another restaurant was prompted by a surge in demand for breaks at The Salthouse.

Director Carl McGarrity said: “When we launched The Salthouse in 2019 we knew we were filling a void in the hospitality scene, and the subsequent demand from our customers is behind our expansion, including the addition of the new restaurant.

“The Lookout will offer a relaxed dining alternative that will complement our existing a la carte venue and offer our guests the sustainable experience that comes hand in hand with being part of The Salthouse culture.

“Carbon neutral is a term that is being used more and more, by consumers and businesses alike. Our customers want it, they expect high environmental ethics from service providers and due to that demand, we have chosen to expand to meet their needs.

“Our new restaurant will elevate our offering and provide more choice for the ethically minded traveller, but it will also ensure we are loyal to our sustainability theme, all whilst offering the best of service, quality and the most stunning views that stretch across the Atlantic.”

The Salthouse is a joint venture between Nigel McGarrity and a local property developer