Chef, The Tryst café in Auchterarder

We are currently seeking an efficient, versatile and proactive Chef to join our Tryst café team. Situated within Glenmor, our seasonal ownership village, The Tryst offers a simple menu of light lunches and early evening meals to our guests daily. Glenmor, with its own lochans, woodland walks and cosy café, is a secluded rural getaway.

The on target earning potential for this role is £16.15 per hour - comprising a base hourly rate of £13.65, plus a qualified estimate of £2.50 per hour in gratuities and service charge. As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards. The working pattern for this role is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 11.30am to 9pm.

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

• You’ll be working independently, cooking and presenting food to order, quickly and capably, and always at the highest standard.
• Working closely with your front of house colleagues, supporting them with the provision of hot and cold drinks, responding swiftly and professionally to our guests.
• Ensuring hygiene throughout the kitchen is impeccable, including our cutlery, crockery and glassware.
• Taking pride in ensuring that all of guest requirements are met, you’ll aim to continually exceed their expectations.
• Planning and preparing for the forthcoming service and next day; you’ll also order food from our Store and use Procure wizard, we’ll provide you with full training!
• 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 luxurious in every way.

The kind of person we’re looking for:

• You love to cook and ideally you have great experience in a similar role; you have also already secured a Food Hygiene qualification and completed allergen training.
• Flexible in approach, you’re always prepared to support your colleagues, enthusiastically and positively.
• You pride yourself in having excellent time management skills; consistently organising your work efficiently and effectively.
• Confident and assured working alone, you also thrive working with others.
• Methodical in your approach, you have the ability to adapt and react to any situation.
• 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.
• 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:

• 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.
• Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose.
• Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers.
• A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme.
• Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service.
• Friends & Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 B&B per night at Gleneagles.
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels.
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate.
• Investment in your development and wellbeing.
• Pension scheme.
• 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.

If you are our next Chef, The Tryst Café, please forward your most recent CV to us today!