Job Description

Meikleour Trust, a historic country estate near Blairgowrie, is recruiting for experienced Junior Chef de Parties (full-time or part-time). Our successful candidates will work within its award-winning boutique hotel Meikleour Arms (AA 4 Star Gold and 1 Rosette, AA Accommodations the Year Scotland 2022).

Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside, Meikleour Arms Hotel and Restaurant holds the prestigious AA "Best Pub of The Year Scotland" for 2020. Established in 1820, our stylish boutique hotel offers accommodation within a traditional historical country estate.

The

1 Rosette Franco-Scottish restaurant

at the Meikleour Arms is a

high-end gastro pub

serving

quality "from field to plate" good food

. The hotel attracts a varied customer base all year: salmon anglers, golfers, shooting parties, and holidaymakers alike.

Benefits of our Junior Chef de Partie Position

You will join a long-established Franco-Scottish family business, with an excellent opportunity to work with our professional team. This role is perfect if you thrive on the buzz of a busy kitchen, which creates beautiful food.

While some early starts for the breakfast service are required of our CDPs, the added benefit of enjoying the rest of your day and evening cannot be ignored!

Remuneration

We offer our full-time CDPs an attractive monthly package for this permanent position.

ALL

recorded overtime hours are paid at an hourly rate of 16.25 (14.50/ hour + holiday pay) Using our HMRC compliant tronc system, we ensure all of the hotel's tips go to all of the hotel's staff. On average, staff can expect 1.50/ hour expected tips which combined is almost 18/ hour!
Should this permanent position sound more appealing as a part-time role, you will receive the same competitive rates on a pro rata basis.

Hours of Work

For those looking for a full-time role, 5 days out of 7 for 40 hours per week, with weekend availability, is our standard offering. Part-time working has numerous combinations and can be discussed at interview stage.

Our rotas are published every two weeks, catering for the hotel's needs, and the personal part for you too.

Requirements

Proven experience at CDP level or a strong Commis Chef ready for the step up. Previous experience in a 4/5 star hotel restaurant is will be looked upon favourably. A solid level of culinary techniques and principles. Our ideal candidate will come from a fresh food background and a key eye for detail. Enthusiastic and eager to learn. Ideally, you have an interest in provenance, the countryside, and farming practices. You must be fully aware of food safety requirements Good knowledge of bread making would be a plus Organised, methodical, and a reliable team player who is also polite, punctual, and able to work independently You must have your own means of transport as there are no buses early in the morning and we are in a rural area.

Responsibilities of our Junior Chef de Partie

You will be responsible for your section, including the breakfast shift, working independently or with another chef and KP. You will assist the Senior CDP and Sous-Chefs in the preparation and presentation of all food. You will foster a good team spirit with your kitchen colleagues and our other hotel departments. You will ensure the best consistency in quality, size, and presentation - be proud of the dishes you produce and always strive to exceed guest expectations.

Notes

We offer quality,

shared

accommodation in Meikleour village if required. Relocation expenses are not included. If travelling, be aware that we are in a rural area with limited public transport. Having your means of transport is deemed essential as buses do not run through Meikleour village regularly, and not at all for the early shifts. Unfortunately, this opportunity

does not

qualify for Visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role,

you must already be in the UK with a valid right to work in the UK

. Appropriate checks will be undertaken before employment.

If you think this is a job for you, please send your latest CV and a cover letter - we can't wait to meet you!

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We do not accept unsolicited agency CV's sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. Meikleour will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50-18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Blairgowrie, PH26FB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have you own mean of transport - Yes or No? What professional qualifications or experiences do you have to showcase your chosen career?
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person