Commis Chef

Crieff Hydro Limited; Ballachulish; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in Accommodation

Discounts on food & drinks

Team rate hotel stays

Refer a Friend bonus

Guest shoutouts

Friendly team

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Team events & party

Job summary

Crieff Hydro Limited is looking for a passionate kitchen assistant to join our family of hotels in Scotland. You’ll work across all kitchen sections, supporting our team of chefs and learning in a friendly, non-corporate environment.

We value enthusiasm for Scottish produce, flexibility, and a teamwork mindset. Live-in accommodation may be available, with guest discounts and staff events throughout the year as part of a warm, welcoming hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• Passion for Scottish produce and hospitality.
• Willingness to learn and work in hospitality.
• Team-focused with a friendly, ego-free attitude.
• Open to trying new approaches and ideas.
• Personable and easy to talk to; strong communication.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• You’ll work across all kitchen sections, supporting our team of chefs.
• Help maintain a high standard of guest experience and food quality.

Skills

Scottish produce

Willingness to learn

Team player

Open to ideas

Good communication

Flexible

Job description

One of the family...

The clue is in the name. We’re a family business through and through – family owned, family run, with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small and all offer good food & drink, great beds and a ton of outdoor and indoor things to do and a fun place to work.

The Kingshouse Hotel

The Kingshouse Hotel is part landmark hotel, part adventurer’s bunkhouse – slap-bang in Glencoe and on Scotland’s world-famous West Highland Way. We have 57 bedrooms offering a great night’s sleep plus the bunkhouse offering shared rooms, a restaurant and two bars. Everyone is welcome and everyone will feel at home.

Our estate-to-plate ethos runs through all our restaurant and bar menus. Inspired by our location and Scotland’s abundant land and sea larder we use the best of ingredients to guarantee our guests an exceptional experience, brimming with Scottish hospitality and flavour.

About the role

You’ll work across all sections of kitchen. Supporting our team of chefs, your passion and enthusiasm to learn will ensure we continue to provide the exceptional experience to all our guests.

What we need from you

• Passion – for Scottish produce
• Willingness – a desire to learn and work in hospitality
• Team focus – there are no egos here, just hard-working people who love creating memorable experiences for every guest
• Ideas and openness – we’re up for doing things differently and will try (almost) everything once
• Fun and easy to talk to – we’re looking for personality, not a corporate clone
• Flexibility – there’s no problem you can’t fix

What you'll get from us

• Live-in Accommodation– Affordable housing with bills included may be available. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Career Progression– With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Wellbeing Support– Get 24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and alegendary annual staff party.

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Please note:

This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Getting here

We’re only a 40 minute drive from Fort William and 1 hour from Oban

For those wanting to use public transport, you can catch a bus just five minutes from the Hotel. Buses also go from here to Glasgow/Edinburgh or North through the Highlands to Inverness – a couple of hours either way. There’s up to eight a day in summer and a few less in winter so good for getting away on your days off.