Job Description

Job Ref:

GLE3015

Branch:

The Gleneagles Hotel

Location:

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder

Salary/Benefits:

16.15 per hour

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Part Time

Shift pattern:

1:30pm to 10.00pm

Hours per week:

24

Posted date:

16/12/2025

Closing date:

18/01/2026

COME AND JOIN US . . .

We are currently seeking a warm, engaging and experienced

Cafe Assistant

, to join our team at Glenmor in our cosy cafe, The Tryst.



Glenmor is our seasonal ownership village with seven-night or short break luxury family lodges to buy or rent. With its own lochans, woodland walks and cosy cafe, 'The Tryst', Glenmor is a secluded rural getaway. With two, three or four en-suite bedrooms, each Glenmor home offers space, luxury and privacy, as well as all the advantages of the Glorious Playground just a stone's throw from your luxury holiday lodge.



The core working days for this role are Thursday to Saturday, 1:30pm-10:00pm, and we'll also need you to be flexible to cover additional days when required.



The on target earning potential for this role is 16.15/ per hour - comprising a base hourly rate of 13.65, plus a qualified estimate of 2.50 per hour 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 estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned 'Employer of the Year' at the 2024 Cateys and Number One Resort in the UK Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World's Best Awards, 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:

Delivering a warm and memorable dining experience for all of our Tryst guests You'll be working independently, warmly greeting our guests, taking their food and drinks orders whilst always swiftly and professionally responding to their needs. You'll also be cooking and presenting food to order, quickly and capably, and always at the highest standard You'll take pride in all tasks you complete, attending to any guest queries and enquiries in a caring and helpful manner, with a commitment to seeking a positive solution Working closely with your colleagues, ensuring hygiene throughout the kitchen is impeccable, including our cutlery, crockery and glassware Planning and preparing for the forthcoming service and next day, making sure the Tryst is always ready for service 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:

Ideally you have waiter and customer service experience and love to cook, however having a great attitude is also essential You have also already secured a Food Hygiene qualification and completed allergen training Your perspective and approach are always fresh; no matter how many times an issue has been presented to you, to your guest it's the first time Flexible in approach, you're always prepared to support your colleagues, enthusiastically and positively Confident and assured working alone, you also thrive working with others 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 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! 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 BB 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 estate

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 estate that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role It is estimated that in 2025, our part-time employees can expect to receive around 2.50 in addition to their hourly rate

If you are our next

Cafe Assistant,

please forward your most recent CV to us today!



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