Junior Chef de Partie

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 £42,856 per annum based on a 46 hours contract - comprising a base salary of £35,856, plus a qualified estimate of £7,000 in gratuities and service charge.

As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards.

For the past century we’ve been making memories at our iconic hotel and sporting estate in rural Perthshire. Gleneagles Townhouse, our luxury hotel and members’ club on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, has created an exciting new chapter in our history. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys, and retaining our Michelin Guide - One Key Distinction for the second year in 2025, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

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 luxurious in every way.

The kind of person we're looking for:

• Passion, drive, resilience and initiative are essential for you, a positive attitude and teamwork 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:

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

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