Head Chef, Staff Restaurant

One of Scotlands finest and most iconic 5-star hotels and country estates, we are currently seeking a creative, charismatic and dynamic Head Chef who'll ensure all of our people are well fed whilst they're at work.

Come and join us... A key member of our Senior Culinary team, youll report directly to our Executive Chef. Heading up the Staffearn Restaurant is one of the most important culinary roles across the Estate;

this is where the whole team enjoys breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. From our Equestrian grooms and Greenkeepers whove been working hard since dawn, to our Room Service and Cleaning teams working through the night, youll provide them with a sustaining balance of fantastic home cooked, comforting food with a focus on healthy options.

Your innovation will keep our menus fresh and exciting and our colleagues coming back for more! This role covers our core day operation and we are open to having a conversation with you around flexible working.

Be part of Our Glorious Playground... When Gleneagles first opened its doors in 1924, this magnificent countryside estate in the heart of Scotland was described as a riviera in the Highlands.

Today, as a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Gleneagles continues to offer an unrivalled array of attractions, including : luxury accommodation, some of the best dining experiences in Scotland, three championship golf courses, an award-winning spa and an exhilarating array of outdoor activities.

Location; Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities : Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).

Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role :

• Constantly developing Culinary trends and ensuring we consistently exceed the expectations of our colleagues in the Staffearn Restaurant
• Youll continually benchmark with High street offerings, seeing whats new and popular and bringing variety, choice and excitement to keep our people well fed
• Developing a calendar of Culinary events using seasonal products to showcase innovation and fresh new offers including themed pop ups;

youll canvass views and seek to fulfil the most popular requests

• Implementing an ongoing procedure and process, within the Staffearn kitchen, which will develop the menu calendar, planning for all balanced menu changes, taking inspiration from around the world
• Working closely with your Culinary and the Front of House teams, youll build strong relationships and ensure great communication at all times
• Leading the Staffearn Brigade by example, youll support their recruitment, learning & development and career progression, living and instilling our Gleneagles values
• Interacting with your colleagues, always warm, professional, helpful and playing your part in making their visit to the Staffearn Restaurant 5 star in every way

The kind of person we're looking for :

• Ideally, youve built your experience within the corporate dining sector or in good quality restaurants with tasty home cooked food
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you're passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
• You have a positive can do attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way
• As well as a competitive salary of 30,000 / year, as a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards including :
• Time to let your hair down
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
• Seasonal parties and local social events
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
• Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for per annum
• Treats in your pocket
• Personal membership to Perkbox, an employee perk platform offering a huge variety of retail discounts, a free Caf Nero each week, and a cinema ticket each month, with our compliments.
• Free pay day lunch and monthly drinks offers
• A generous refer a friend scheme
• Be our guest
• Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles for 2 nights per year at per room B&B per night
• Friends & Family rate of B&B per night
• Make a holiday of it with Hoxton Hotels in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, NY, Chicago and LA for just 45 per room, per night
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate
• Investment in your development and wellbeing
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Complimentary access to our staff gym

If you are our next Head Chef, Staffearn Restaurant , please forward your most recent CV to us today! We know that applying for a new role can sometimes seem overwhelming and make people feel nervous, which is why were committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible by doing everything we can to make you comfortable.

If there is anything we can do that would allow you to be yourself and really shine throughout the process, then please let us know.