Junior Chef de Partie

COME AND JOIN US . . .

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious Junior Chef de Partie to join our Culinary team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £39,126 / annual salary based on a 46 hours contract - comprising a base salary of £32,626, plus a qualified estimate of £6,500 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards

ABOUT GLENEAGLES

Gleneagles Hotel is rich in history, for almost 100 years we’ve been sparking adventure across the Glorious Playground, our luxury hotel and country estate in rural Perthshire. Gleneagles Townhouse has arrived in the city creating a new chapter in our history, bringing our countryside flair to life on St Andrew Square, in the heart of Edinburgh. Recently crowned ‘Best New Urban Hotel’ in National Geographic Traveller's 2022 Hotel Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating exceptional hospitality experiences for our guests.

WORKING AT GLENEAGLES

We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here to develop a career, some work full-time, while others have a part-time schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.

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

• Learning lots, on the job, and as you gain more experience, responsibility will come with this
• Working efficiently, and taking direction in order to maintain the highest quality and standards
• Becoming an asset to your team and grab the opportunity to learn from the best in the business and progress
• Maintaining a can-do and problem-solving attitude, you will be passionate about the highest possible standards and will have great eye for detail
• Demonstrating daily that you’re a strong team player, embracing this incredible opportunity, getting involved and having fun
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxury in every way

The kind of person we're looking for:

• Passion, drive, resilience and initiative are essential for you, a positive attitude and team work are key
• You can take the ‘heat’ in the kitchen, and thrive on the pressure and demands of a busy service
• Working in an environment where things move and flex, and a can-do attitude are second nature to you
• You may already have your City and Guilds Qualified 706/1 706/2 or an equivalent, although we value attitude over skill; more importantly, you will want to gain experience within a quality driven environment
• 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

What’s in it for you:

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 £50.00 per annum

Treats in your pocket

• Flexi points into yourPerkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
• 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 or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – available upon completion of 12 months service
• Friends Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 BB per night at Gleneagles
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA...to name just a few

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
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint

• About gratuities service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the hotel that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2024, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £6,500 in addition to their annual salary

If you are our next Junior Chef de Partie, please forward your most recent CV to us today!

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