COME AND JOIN US. .. We are currently seeking an engaging, creative and innovative Head Chef to lead our Culinary 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 The on target earning potential for this role is £55,918 / per annum - comprising a base salary of £50,918, 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 estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys and The Times and Sunday Times ‘Hotel of The Year 2024’, 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 member of our senior Culinary team, you'll be creating and developing new trends, ensuring we consistently exceed the expectations of our Dormy and A70 guests Devising a timetable of fantastic Culinary events using well sourced world class Scottish produce with classic and modern cooking techniques to highlight the innovative and ever-changing gastronomic array on offer to our guests Implementing a dynamic process within the Dormy 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 an outstanding 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 Leading the Dormy Brigade from the front, you’ll be nurturing and developing talent ensuring that your passion and expertise is lived through others; you’ll be instilling a culture of continuous development and innovation, identifying new ways to surprise and delight your guests and your people Working hand-in-hand with our Culinary Development Partner, you’ll be driving team engagement, training and development, and recruitment Operating as an amazing team player, both hands-on in the Dormy kitchen and with your colleagues across the Culinary Brigade, and across the estate Maintaining a positive and problem-solving attitude, you'll be passionate about always achieving the highest possible standards, with a fantastic eye for detail 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 5 star in every way The kind of person we're looking for : You have fantastic previous experience working as part of a fast-moving, quality driven, Culinary team, at Head Chef level, ideally within the luxury hotel environment A fantastic cook, with an outstanding track record; you never rest on your laurels and you continually strive to keep on learning and honing your skill Adept at managing competing, and sometimes conflicting, priorities, you like it when your work stands out from the crowd and you make sure you’re always one step ahead of industry trends You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once 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 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 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 LAto 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 2024, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £5,000 in addition to their annual salary If you are our next Head Chef, Dormy, please forward your most recent CV to us today INDHP