Head Chef, Asian Restaurant

The Gleneagles Hotel; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Seasonal parties

50% discount on F&B

Golf membership £50/yr

Perkbox rewards

Octopus EV Car Scheme

Pay day lunches & drinks

Refer a friend scheme

Guest stays for staff

Pension & life insurance

Job summary

The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland, seeks an exceptional Head Chef to lead our new Asian restaurant launching in spring/summer 2027. You will unite Japan and China-inspired cuisine with cocktails and immersive design in a standout setting on the Gleneagles grounds.

Join a world-class luxury property recognised for excellence, renowned for hospitality and Michelin guidance, and play a pivotal role in delivering extraordinary guest experiences at every service.

Qualifications

• Recognised expert in Asian cuisine with vision to establish a premier dining destination.
• Ability to shape and evolve a high-end menu with creative flair.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team-building in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of a new Asian restaurant at Gleneagles.
• Shape and own the menu, ensuring exceptional dishes and guest tasting experiences.
• Direct kitchen operations, costed recipes and financial targets.
• Plan staffing, rosters and holidays to support operations and morale.
• Build strong partnerships with Restaurant Management and Front of House.

Skills

Asian cuisine

Menu development

Leadership

Food cost control

Job description

COME AND JOIN US . . .

We are currently seeking an exceptional, innovative and commercially astute Head Chef to lead our exciting new Asian restaurant, launching in spring/summer 2027.

The restaurant will be inspired by some of the greatest culinary capitals of Asia, bringing together exceptional Japanese and Chinese cuisine, world-class drinks and cocktails, immersive design and genuine hospitality to create an experience unlike anywhere else in Scotland.

The new restaurant will be housed in the North Lodge, a standalone building nestled in the grounds of the hotel. Throughout the years, the lodge has served many different purposes, once housing the office of Jackie Stewart, who founded the Shooting School at Gleneagles in 1985.

ABOUT GLENEAGLES

One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and sporting retreats, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys, Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, and awarded Three Michelin Keys, the highest distinction awarded by the Michelin Guide, Gleneagles is recognised as one of the world's most exceptional luxury hospitality destinations. Everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures 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).

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

• Leading our newest culinary venture, you'll bring together creative vision, exceptional leadership and commercial expertise to create a truly distinctive dining destination and set a new benchmark for Asian cuisine at Gleneagles
• Shaping the creation and evolution of the menu, you'll showcase your culinary creativity through exceptional dishes and engaging tasting experiences for key stakeholders and colleagues, championing exceptional product knowledge throughout the kitchen and front of house
• Bringing together quality, consistency and commercial awareness, you'll ensure every dish is meticulously costed, specified and documented while delivering against agreed financial targets
• Ensuring the kitchen is equipped to deliver exceptional results every day, you'll lead workforce planning activities, managing staffing levels, rotas and holidays to support both operational success and team engagement
• Building strong partnerships with our Restaurant Management and Front of House teams, you'll create a collaborative culture where communication, shared passion and attention to detail deliver an outstanding guest experience
• Through inspirational leadership and coaching, you'll nurture a high-performing team culture where continuous learning, creativity and excellence thrive
• Working closely with our Culinary Development Partner, you'll help shape team engagement, training, talent development and recruitment, building a high-performing brigade from the ground up
• Leading from the front with a visible and hands‑on approach, you'll build strong relationships across the business, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional operational standards and guest experiences
• Championing the very highest standards of food quality, consistency, food safety and health & safety, you'll bring a meticulous eye for detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to every aspect of the operation
• 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:

• A recognised expert in Asian cuisine, you'll bring the vision, creativity and passion required to establish one of Scotland's most exciting new dining destinations; an accomplished culinary professional who is driven by continuous improvement, always refining your skills, broadening your knowledge and striving for excellence
• Significant experience working within high-quality, fast‑paced Asian dining environments, with a clear understanding of what it takes to consistently deliver exceptional food and memorable guest experiences
• Balancing creative thinking with operational excellence comes naturally to you, alongside a strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to deliver agreed financial and business outcomes
• You have a comprehensive understanding of food safety, compliance and kitchen best practice, underpinned by an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards at all times
• Comfortable navigating multiple priorities and changing demands, you thrive in a fast‑moving environment and take pride in delivering work of an exceptional level
• Passionate about developing people, you enjoy coaching, mentoring and inspiring others, creating an environment where individuals and teams can flourish
• Inclusive, ambitious and collaborative in your approach, you'll be motivated by creating extraordinary experiences for both guests and colleagues
• Recognised for your ability to inspire and influence others, you combine confidence with humility, creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and motivated to succeed
• Above all, you'll embody our values, leading with integrity, care and respect, and helping to build a culture where people feel supported, inspired and able to do their very best work
• 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:

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!
• Eligible employees can access the Octopus EV Car Scheme, offering the opportunity to drive a brand-new electric vehicle
• Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers
• A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme

Be our guest

• 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, 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 grounds

Investment in your future

• Pension scheme, including an enhanced option for eligible employees
• 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

Supporting your wellbeing

• Access to a range of discounted health assessments through Nuffield Health for eligible employees, supporting a proactive approach to wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme, helping you spread the cost of the bike you really want while reducing your carbon footprint