Kitchen Assistant

Gordon's Tearoom (Top Level); Ballater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a creative team as a Kitchen Assistant at a historic tearoom located in Braemar, where you will help prepare delicious meals and maintain a welcoming environment. This role offers fixed days off, career development opportunities, and generous perks including free meals and discounts across various properties.

Benefits

30 days holiday (pro-rata)

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Free food and drinks during shifts

Generous discounts across Artfarm properties

Life Assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar hospitality environment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mise en place and cooking dishes.
• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation in the kitchen and restaurant.
• Serving guests their meals.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Job description

Support Diana, our Chef Café Manager, and her team by applying for the role of Kitchen Assistant at Gordon’s Tearoom.

Located in the heart of Braemar, Gordon’s Tearoom is one of the oldest establishments in the village, serving delicious home-cooked meals, snacks, teas, and coffees. The Tearoom is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering fixed days off and guaranteed shifts. We are also introducing themed evenings on Fridays and Saturdays, available for dine-in or takeaway, with last orders at 8 p.m.

We seek enthusiastic individuals with relevant experience, a passion for excellent service, and a desire to develop your skills.

As a Kitchen Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with mise en place and cooking dishes.
• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation in the kitchen and restaurant.
• Serving guests their meals.
• Performing set-up, cleaning, and cashing-up tasks as per operational procedures.

You will join a creative team passionate about fresh food and excellent service, committed to learning and growth, and dedicated to exceeding guest, team, and community expectations.

Our successful Kitchen Assistant will have:

• Proven experience in a similar hospitality environment (advantageous).
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Initiative, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

What’s in it for you?

• 30 days holiday (pro-rata).
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Free food and drinks during shifts.
• Generous discounts across Artfarm properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, Los Angeles, and Menorca.
• Sports and social events organized by local committees.
• Life Assurance.
• Health benefits, including a health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Career development opportunities aligned with your goals.

About Artfarm

Artfarm is an independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth, known for developing distinctive sites such as the Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Fish Shop Restaurant & Fishmongers in Ballater, and several establishments in London, Los Angeles, and Menorca. Artfarm combines art, community, education, and place to create unique experiences.