Meikleour Estate is recruiting for a Breakfast Chef for its award-winning boutique hotel The Meikleour Arms (AA 4 Star Gold and 1 Rosette, AA Accommodations the Year Scotland 2022). Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside outside Blairgowrie, the 1 Rosette Franco-Scottish restaurant at the Meikleour Arms is a high-end gastro pub serving quality “from field to plate” good food (it won AA Best Accommodation Scotland 2022 and AA Best Pub Scotland 2019).
We pride ourselves on offering a fantastic combination of a la carte and buffet breakfasts using fresh produce. We bake our bread and make everything from scratch. Breakfast must be the best start to the day for our guests and their perfect last meal before checking out so, it has to be a great experience. We have received the AA Breakfast Award for 3 years in a row. Our Breakfast Chef is also responsible for preparing delicious picnic baskets for our guests.
Benefits of the Breakfast Chef Position
You will be joining a long-established Franco Scottish family business, with an excellent opportunity to work within a professional team. This role is perfect if you are an early bird and thrive on the buzz of the kitchen while having most of the day and evening for yourself.
Remuneration
We are offering an attractive package for this permanent position.
Hourly rate: £16.50 (£16.50/ hour + holiday pay) to £18.49
In addition you will receive an average of+ £1.50/hour expected tips bringing the package to £19.99/hour
Note about gratuities (tips):We use an HMRC compliant tronc system which ensures all of the hotel and restaurant's tips go to all of the staff. On average, staff can expect £1.50/ hour expected tips which combined is a very attractive package!
Hours of Work
Our Breakfast Chef can work 30 to 40 hours a week, with weekend availability.
Requirements
· Our ideal candidate will come from a fresh food background and a key eye for detail.
· Previous Breakfast Chef experience is essential
- You must be fully aware of food safety requirements
- Good knowledge of bread making would be a plus
- Punctual, organised, 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 the Breakfast Chef
- You are responsible for the breakfast shift, working independently or with another chef and KP.
- 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.
- Our chef will assist with the unpacking and storage of daily deliveries while monitoring stock rotation procedures, recording delivery temperatures, and ensuring that work is carried out with the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.
Notes
- We are in a rural area with limited public transport. Having your own means of transport is deemed essential as no buses run through Meikleour village for the early start.
- Quality shared Accommodation (private ensuite) in a cottage available
- This opportunity does not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK. Appropriate checks will be undertaken prior to employment.
- Professional reference checks will be undertaken.
If you think this job is for you, please send your 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: £16.50-£18.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Meikleour PH2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own mean of transport, Yes or No?
Experience:
- Hotel restaurant: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
