Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Braemar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a creative team at a historic tearoom in Braemar as a Kitchen Assistant. This role offers a chance to work with fresh food and provide excellent service in a vibrant environment. You'll be involved in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests, all while learning and developing your skills in hospitality. With generous benefits including 30 days holiday and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about the culinary arts and eager to grow in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

30 days holiday (pro-rata)

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Free food and drinks during shifts

Generous discounts across Artfarm properties

Sports and social events

Life Assurance

Health benefits including a cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar hospitality environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mise-en-place and dish preparation.
• Ensuring the kitchen and restaurant are clean and presentable.
• Serving guests their meals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Job description

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

About 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 for dine-in or takeaway, with last orders at 8 p.m.

Who We Are Looking For

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Assisting with mise-en-place and dish preparation.
2. Ensuring the kitchen and restaurant are clean and presentable.
3. Serving guests their meals.
4. Performing tasks such as setup, cleaning, and cashing up according to operational procedures.

Our Team Environment

You will be part of a creative team passionate about fresh food and excellent service, eager to learn and grow, and committed to going beyond for guests, colleagues, and the community.

Candidate Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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 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, renowned for developing distinctive sites like the Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Fish Shop Restaurant & Fishmongers in Ballater, and others across the UK, Los Angeles, and Menorca. Artfarm combines art, community, education, and place to create unique experiences.