Job Description
COME AND JOIN US . . .
We are currently seeking an engaging, inspiring and dynamic Sous Chef to join our Staffearn team.
The on target earning potential for this role is £31,189 annual salary - comprising a base salary of £28,189, plus a qualified estimate of £3,000 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards.
ABOUT GLENEAGLES
One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and country estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for nearly a century. Recently crowned ‘Best Hotel in the World’ in the Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards and ‘No. 1 UK Resort’ in the Conde Nast Traveller 2021 Readers’ Choice 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 permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a 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.
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).
If you are our next Sous Chef, The Staffearn, please forward your most recent CV to us today!
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
As key, senior member of our Staff restaurant, you’ll make sure the operation and service for our people runs without hitch; orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth and our food hygiene standards are sky-high
Supporting in constantly developing Culinary trends and ensuring we consistently exceed the expectations of our colleagues who visit and use the Staffearn Restaurant
You’ll continually benchmark with High street offerings, seeing what’s 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; you’ll canvass views and seek to fulfil the most popular requests, determined to surprise and delight our people
Working with the Head Chef, you’ll implement 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, you’ll build strong relationships and ensure great communication at all times
You’ll nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves
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 5 star in every way
The kind of person we're looking for:
Ideally, you’ve 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
What’s in it for you:
Our Culinary colleagues within The Staffearn are contracted to 39 hours per week.
As a member of the Gleneagles team, along with a competitive salary, you will 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 £50.00 per annum
Treats in your pocket
Flexi points into your Perkbox 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 out guest
Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles for 2 nights per year at £65.00 per room B&B per night
Friends & Family rate of £95.00 B&B per night
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!
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
- About gratuities & service charge:
Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the estate that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
It is estimated that in 2023, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £3,000 in addition to their annual salary