As Commis Chef with the Macallan Estate Experience, you will be part of the team that delivers the entire culinary experience across the Estate. This is a chance to train under and be inspired by a Head Chef with multi Michelin experience. We are in search of an ambitious chef with positive and approachable manner who enjoys the fast pace of working in a busy kitchen. We are looking for someone with basic understanding of kitchen operation, huge passion for food and willingness to learn, you will be working under close supervision and all training will be provided on the job.Make an Impact
* Prepare ingredients under the guidance of senior chefs
* Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
* Rotate stock, organise inventory, and manage food deliveries
* Accurately measure ingredients and portion sizes
* Learn and apply food safety techniques
* Perform mise en place tasks, including chopping vegetables, stocking stations, organising ingredients, and pre-cooking certain items
* Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, such as HACCP, COSHH, and other due diligence requirements
* Maintain clean and organised workstations, preventing cross-contamination
To be successful in this role, you possess basic cookery skills and a working knowledge of fundamental culinary terms and kitchen equipment. You demonstrate good interpersonal skills, effectively collaborating with kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and management. A solid understanding of safe food handling practices, food rotation, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment is essential. Friendly and approachable, you build positive relationships with both customers and colleagues. Quality-driven and detail-oriented, you uphold high standards of customer service. Your flexibility in approach, strong time-keeping, and commitment to executing tasks to perfection reflect your dedication. Your strong sense of ownership and pride in your work ensures excellence in every aspect of your role.
Our vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our leading brand, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.
Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.
* Salary £27900 plus shift allowance
* Closed over festive period
* 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
* Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
* Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
* 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
* Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
* Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks' paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year