We are expanding our team in Tyndrum and currently recruiting for a mix of seasonal, part-time, and permanent positions.
We’re looking for Team Members, Shift Leaders, and Junior Managers to join our growing, award-winning team!
We are particularly keen to offer these excellent opportunities to local candidates and are committed to providing a degree of flexibility to accommodate your needs & job interests.
Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or seasonal work, we’re open to discussing how we can fit the roles around you.
ABOUT THE REAL FOOD CAFE
We are an iconic road side diner, chippy & cafe located on the scenic route no. A82 and on the West Highland Way. We're situated halfway between Glasgow, Fort William and Oban.
The Real Food Cafe is the ultimate refuelling stop for anyone travelling to the North West of Scotland or spending a day out in the Scottish Highlands or Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Open 7 days a week throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, all year round, our food is always freshly made. We are proud to work with Scottish producers and when it comes to sourcing, we adhere to the highest standards.
Although best known for our award-winning fish & chips, our menu also includes cooked breakfast options, hot rolls, sausage rolls, soups, salads, burgers & traditional dishes found in chippies all over Scotland. Our menu also caters to vegetarians, vegans and we take special care of our gluten free customers.
Our baristas can prepare any coffee in seconds for you to enjoy with a slice of our homebaked cake or traybake.
ABOUT THE ROLES
We need team members for all positions in our business.
The roles available are varied, offering opportunities to specialise in different areas, depending on your interests and skills.
Whether you’re passionate about customer service, cooking, baking or behind-the-scenes operations, there’s a role for you!
However, we expect all our team members to get involved in a bit of everything. Whether you choose to focus on front of house, kitchen, or back of house, you'll have the chance to gain experience in multiple aspects of the café’s daily operations. This flexibility ensures you’re constantly learning, keeping your role exciting and varied.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:
Have supervisory or leadership experience
Are interested in leading shifts and assisting in café management
Have knowledge or want to develop an understanding of health & safety, food safety, and COSHH
Are keen on training and development, both for themselves and others
Have customer-facing qualities and a passion for delivering great service
Want to learn or develop skills in cooking, baking, and food preparation
Are happy to assist with back of house operations, such as washing up, accepting deliveries, and maintaining tidy storage
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
We were one of the first Living Wage employers in Stirlingshire and offer:
Minimum starting pay from £12.60 for the 2025 season
End of season bonus (additional earnings up to £2,000 in past years)
Subsidised accommodation across the road (rooms are shared during peak-season)
Free meals on-shift
Staff discounts on all products
Plus we are proud to offer an additional benefits package tailored for and piloted by, The Real Food Café which includes:
Free membership of the Enjoy Benefits Employee benefits scheme, estimated to save members between £400 - £800 per annum.
Advanced personal Wellbeing package offered by Hospitality Action.
Advanced professional customer-service training and associated personal development modules.
Individual and group coaching.
Exciting Growth Opportunities.