Sous Chef, The Dormy

Gleneagles; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Seasonal parties

50% Food & Beverage discount

Golf Membership £50/year

Perkbox perks

Job summary

Gleneagles is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for the Dormy Clubhouse in Auchterarder. You’ll be a senior member of the culinary team, ensuring smooth operation, delivering high standards and assisting in menu development, all while supporting colleagues and maintaining Gleneagles’ renowned hospitality.

You will work in a dynamic, luxury environment with opportunities for development within the Culinary Academy, along with extensive staff benefits and career progression paths.

Qualifications

• Experience as part of a fast-moving, quality-driven culinary team.
• Experience at Sous Chef level in a luxury hospitality setting preferred.
• Passion for delivering high standards and consistent food quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and food hygiene standards are maintained.
• Assist Head Chef with creating inventive dishes and menu development.
• Collaborate with Front of House to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Train and support junior chefs to uphold Gleneagles quality and brand standards.

Skills

Sous Chef level

Culinary team

Quality driven

Hospitality industry

Job description

COME AND JOIN US . . .

We are currently seeking a skilled, engaging and creative Sous Chefto join our team at the Dormy Clubhouse.

The Dormy’s relaxed vibe and effortless charm make it a favourite with families, friends and golfers. The glowing fire and iconic views across the King’s and Queen’s Courses create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. Our well-sourced menu includes grill classics, wonderful comfort food and specialities from our pizza and tandoor ovens.

When you join our culinary brigade, you'll become a member of our Culinary Academy; an industry leading, and unique blend of technical masterclasses, on the job training and competency assessments, and personal development workshops, offering a powerful combination oftraining, development and Gleneagles certification. Whether you come to kick-start your career, develop your skills, hone your craft, or make your mark on the industry, Gleneagles supports all members of our culinary brigade to develop the skills relevant to their role and ambitions.

The on target earning potential for this role is £48,890 / per annum - comprising a base salary of £43,890, 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.

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:

• A key, senior member of the Culinary team, you’ll make 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
• Supporting our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to come up with new, delicious combinations of taste
• Continually benchmarking with other Culinary institutions and competitors and surpassing their offering; constantly developing trends and ensuring we consistently exceed the expectations of our Dormy Restaurant guests
• Implementing an ongoing process within the Strathearn Kitchen to develop the menu calendar and plan for all menu changes; you’ll present these through informative, inspirational food tastings and make sure all of the team have a fantastic level of product knowledge
• Developing strong relationships with the Front of House team, you’ll work together to demonstrate that shared passion, clear communication, and living our values is what truly galvanises the team and drives excellence
• You’ll be nurturing and developing our Culinary talent ensuring that your passion and expertise are lived through others
• 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:

• You have previous experience working as part of a fast-moving, quality driven, Culinary team, at Sous Chef level, ideally within 5* hotels
• Passion for food is a given; a love for our particular style and flavours a definite advantage
• 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 yourPerkboxwallet 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!
• 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 development and wellbeing

• Pension scheme
• 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
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Complimentary access to our staff gym
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint

*About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the hotel that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £5,000 in addition to their annual salary