Pastry Commis Chef – Creative Kitchen at Luxury Hotel

The Gleneagles Hotel; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Seasonal events

50% discount on Food & Beverage

Golf membership £50/yr

Job summary

The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder is seeking creative, ambitious and highly motivated Commis Chefs to join the Birnam Culinary team.

The on target earnings potential for this role is £38,655 per annum - comprising a base salary of £33,655, plus a qualified estimate of £5,000 in gratuities and service charge. As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards.

Qualifications

• Passion for food is a given; you're ready to work hard to perfect your craft
• You can take the 'heat' in the kitchen, and thrive on the pressure and demands of a busy service
• 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

Responsibilities

• Learning lots, on the job, and as you gain more experience, responsibility will come with this
• Making sure our operation runs without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth and our food hygiene standards are sky-high
• You’ll play a key part in ensuring our Pastry kitchen continues to excel in producing the most creative, innovative and inspirational items
• Bringing delicious, creative and bespoke flavours and creations to our guests’ tables; you'll become an asset to your team, determined to grab every opportunity and you have a huge appetite to learn from the best in the business
• Maintaining a can-do and problem-solving attitude with a fantastic eye for the detail and precision
• 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

Job description

The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder is seeking creative, ambitious and highly motivated Commis Chefs to join the Birnam Culinary team.

The on target earnings potential for this role is £38,655 per annum - comprising a base salary of £33,655, plus a qualified estimate of £5,000 in gratuities and service charge. As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards.