Head Chef – Lead Three-Outlet Kitchens at a Luxury Resort

The Gleneagles Hotel; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

£50% Food & Beverage and Spa discounts

Golf Membership £50/year

Perkbox credits and benefits

Accommodation or housing support

Job summary

The Birnam Head Chef role at Gleneagles combines leadership of The Birnam, Garden Café and Spa Café with a focus on exceptional guest experience and premium Scottish produce. You’ll craft market-leading menus, oversee production, and mentor a high-calibre culinary team within a globally renowned luxury hotel.

Based at Gleneagles in Auchterarder, you’ll drive commercial success, collaborate with Purchasing and Finance, and uphold the hotel’s celebrated standards while delivering unforgettable

Qualifications

• Leadership of high-performing culinary teams in premium hotel/rest resort settings.
• Strong commercial acumen with cost control, forecasting and profitability focus.
• Creativity in menu development and seasonal repertoire.
• Ability to mentor, develop and retain talent at all levels.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to guest experience and luxury standards.
• Proactive, collaborative leader capable of fast decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve the culinary vision for The Birnam, Garden Café and Spa Café.
• Create seasonally inspired menus reflecting Scottish produce and profitability.
• Lead menu calendar development with tastings and product knowledge for the team.
• Monitor labour, food costs, waste and budgeting to maximise revenue while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Finance to drive efficiencies and margins.
• Foster a culture of innovation, training and guest-focused service across the brigade.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Menu development

Staff development

Guest experience

Problem solving

Job description

The Birnam Head Chef role at Gleneagles combines leadership of The Birnam, Garden Café and Spa Café with a focus on exceptional guest experience and premium Scottish produce. You’ll craft market-leading menus, oversee production, and mentor a high-calibre culinary team within a globally renowned luxury hotel.

Based at Gleneagles in Auchterarder, you’ll drive commercial success, collaborate with Purchasing and Finance, and uphold the hotel’s celebrated standards while delivering unforgettable