Hospitality and Catering

Are you a passionate chef who loves working with seasonal, local Scottish produce? Do you thrive in a kitchen that values sustainability, creativity, and storytelling through food? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre.
Nestled in the heart of the Highlands, the Rewilding Centre Café is a unique space where food connects people to nature. Our ethos revolves around fresh, well-made, and sustainably sourced ingredients, bringing Scotland’s landscape to life through every dish.
You will take ownership of the café kitchen, delivering exceptional dishes that reflect the rewilding ethos. From daily café offerings to special catered events, you will have the creative freedom to craft menus that celebrate the land.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the café kitchen, ensuring efficient service and smooth daily operations.
• Lead menu development, creating seasonal, sustainable, and creative dishes that align with the Rewilding Centre’s vision.
• Take responsibility for food cost control, stock management, and minimising waste to support sustainability.
• Prepare, cook, and support service of meals in the cafe, including catered events.
• Ensure the café menu caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety practices.
• Work closely with local suppliers to source the best seasonal ingredients and build strong community connections.
• Collaborate with the cafe manager and wider team to enhance the visitor experience and support the centre’s mission.

Are you an experienced bartender with a deep passion for the crafting and curation of serves, cocktails and menus? Do you have a proven record of leading successful bar teams to smoothly deliver daily operations whilst promoting innovation and exceptional visitor experience? Do you understand the importance of brand advocacy, and have a desire to help continue to shape the direction of our new, premium and brand-led visitor experience and bar in the heart of Edinburgh? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

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Our Story…

Born in 2010, and distilled in the heart of our namesake city, Edinburgh Gin has established itself as a pioneer in craft and wonder-filled flavour. We have been consistently rated on Tripadvisor as one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions through an offering of innovative and engaging experiences. Not one for resting on our laurels, in December 2024 we opened the doors of our brand-new, state-of-the-art distillery (including bar and retail store) nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town at the Arches on East Market Street, where traditional craft meets innovation and we celebrate the art of gin-making amidst breath-taking views of Edinburgh’s skyline. This ongoing investment is a true testament to the pride we have in our product and our commitment to sharing this with our visitors, ensuring everyone who comes to see us has the most exceptional Edinburgh Gin experience.

At the heart of our brand, product and experience are the people that make it all happen. A critical element to our success is ensuring we have the right team in place, advocating for our brand, approaching their work creatively and innovatively and ensuring that everyone who engages with us has an exceptional experience.

As we continue on this next evolution of our Edinburgh Gin journey, fueled by our passion for gin and dedication to excellence, we are looking for kindred spirits to join us!

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Our Opportunity…

We are currently looking for a dynamic and engaging individual to join us as our Brand Homes Bar Manager (Edinburgh Gin), who will take leadership of our Bar team and its daily operation, providing visitors to our Distillery and Bar with exceptional serves and service, supporting across the delivery of tours, experiences, events and trade visits.

This is a pivotal role within our Edinburgh Gin management team as we continue on the journey to further establish ourselves and fine tune our bar offering, with aspirations to become the preeminent gin bar in Edinburgh. You will be a key brand advocate, enthusiastically showcasing our products with in-depth product knowledge. Your skill, experience, curiosity, and ongoing research will be required to design our serve and cocktail menu, deepening brand engagement with all who come to see us. You will support the Brand Homes Manager and Central Brand to build on and deliver the strategic vision for the Brand Home bar, with profitability and commercial viability at the core and in line with the brand plan. As a key member of the Edinburgh Gin team, you will act as an ambassador for the Brand, engaging with our key trade customers by designing and hosting on site events and delivering training on our serve strategy. You will proudly use your industry network and social media presence to advocate for our craft and products, actively being a face for our brand, building strong relationships with our on-trade customers, partners and stakeholders.

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Who We Are Looking For …

This role is integral to the overall success of our Brand Home, and we’re looking for candidates who are industry experts, with a strong, demonstrable background in the art of drinks mixing and menu curation. Direct previous experience leading the daily operation of a bar is essential, preferably within a high-end hospitality environment. We need an innovative individual with true passion for their craft and providing exceptional customer service and experiences, with a continuous desire to learn and adapt.

Our ideal candidate will be a charismatic, friendly and engaging individual, a team player who is able to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, working towards common goals. An excellent communicator who is confident presenting our Brand in person and on social media. Someone who is energised by their art and thrives on sharing that enthusiasm.

We are looking for a professional who embodies our values and leads by example, with previous experience leading and developing a Bar team, establishing a warm and friendly culture that invites collaboration and experimentation. Excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience of people management and resource planning is essential.

The successful candidate will have commercial acumen and be technically competent with previous systems and Microsoft experience to support the smooth operation of the bar. We are looking for candidates who have an eye for detail and a drive for ongoing improvement.

We operate annualised hours, therefore previous experience of managing these operationally would be advantageous.

Candidates must also have a true and authentic passion for our Edinburgh Gin brand and be able to help translate brand values and ethos throughout all aspects of the operational world, making it their business to understand the competitive set and continuously striving to adapt and innovate.

Due to the nature of our operation and this role, we are looking for candidates who have flexibility in their availability. The role be offered on a full-time, permanent basis, working 5 from 7 days, including evening and weekends to facilitate our bar and event offering. You will also act, on a rotational basis, as a Duty Manager for the full site.

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Additional Information…

Edinburgh Gin is part of Ian Macleod Distillers, an entrepreneurial, family owned whisky and spirits business who own other premium and luxury brands such as Glengoyne, Rosebank, Tamdhu, Smokehead, to name but a few! ‘Crafting Spirits With Passion’ is what we do best. If you haven’t already, please browse around our company internet pages and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of some of our exquisite brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod

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Next steps…

If after reading through, you still find that all of this really excites you, then we would love to hear from you!

Please remember that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for – remember this is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you don’t miss out!

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Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

The Food and Beverage Manager at The Macallan Estate leads a distinguished team of professional hosts to deliver a luxurious food and beverage experience across the estate. This includes TimeSpirit, The Macallan Bar, and the offerings within Easter Elchies House and Ghillies House, as well as all events at the estate. The F&B Manager ensures that the consumption experience of The Macallan whisky aligns with brand standards and serving strategies.

Working closely with the Head Chef, the F&B Manager creates and delivers gastronomic experiences that consistently exceed customer expectations. Setting high standards for delivery and ensure these are met while managing the F&B operating budgets. Responsible for the entire Food and Beverage department, their flair, passion, and inspiring leadership will guarantee exceptional, world-class 5-star service at all times.

Support the Macallan Experience Operations Manager in planning, implementing, and delivering the Experience Strategy

Create and maintain SOPs for Food and Beverage in line with brand standards

Train, guide, and coach the team to enhance service standards and teamwork

Collaborate with senior management to ensure consistent 5-star service for every guest, implement actions to continuously improve guest satisfaction and experience

Ensure compliance with food hygiene, weights and measures, licensing laws, health & safety, and fire procedures

Conduct weekly stock takes and report results to Operations Manager, finance team, and Stock Control Manager

Manage the Bar and TimeSpirit budget, ensuring resources meet business needs within budget

Lead and inspire the dining experience across The Macallan Estate,collaborate with the Head Chef and El Cellar to create menus that meet required standards

Support the Bar Manager in implementing the global drink strategy,ensure correct drink pairings for dinner, lunch, and event menus

Manage stock control for all bar and TimeSpirit products

Drive recruitment processes with integrity, ensuring a great candidate experience, manage employee onboarding for a positive joining experience

Motivate and develop teams through regular 1:1s and performance discussions

Handle employee grievances and disciplinary issues with HR support

Facilitate career development through continuous coaching and annual talent processes.

To be successful in this role, you are an inspiring leader with experience in a 5-star guest environment, known for effective communication and leading by example. You are proven in budget management, people management, and team leadership, with training in barista, sommelier, and mixology. You excel in customer service, are familiar with various service styles, and possess an upbeat, professional manner. You are friendly, approachable, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You are skilled in handling pressure, problem-solving, and organizing staffing requirements. Detail-oriented, engaging, you have strong IT skills and the ability to communicate with key stakeholders and senior management. You demonstrate precision in handling customer details, strong time-keeping, and a sense of ownership and pride in your work.

Join the team and be part of the story!

Opening later this year, the Inverness Castle Experience will be a world-class attraction, welcoming visitors from the local community, across the UK, and around the world. With interactive and immersive experiences, it will be the ultimate gateway to the Highlands.

We’re seeking a Head Chef, with experience in managing a team to lead our kitchen brigade in a seven-day operation.

This role includes:
Planning and delivering high-quality menus
Managing stock, ordering, and food production
Ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and safety
Leading and inspiring the kitchen team

We’d love to hear from you if you have proven management experience in a Head Chef role and a passion for great food!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Supervise pastry team

Ensure that the required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food

Ensure all complaints, requirements and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly

Give appropriate support or guidance to members of pastry team when the need arises and escalate to the Head Chef when appropriate

Ensure all dishes are prepared and finished to required specification

Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared

Manage HACCP as required

Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, scones etc. following traditional and modern recipes

Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers

Ensuring the presentation of products produced will be beautiful and exciting

Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget

Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking

Guide and motivate pastry assistants and pastry chefs to work more efficiently

Support recruitment and training

Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Visitor Experience:

Support the Head Chef to deliver actions plans based on customer feedback and Mystery Shoppers

To be customer focused at all times and to ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service, to be approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs

To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with Trust standards using innovation in the method and style of presentation and food service

To support the delivery of hospitality events at Mackintosh at the Willow in line with Trust policy and procedure

Health & Safety, Food Safety, the Environment:

To ensure that the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Environmental legislations and procedures.

To conduct Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures with regards to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with the Trust manual.

To ensure all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order.

To make recommendations for renewal and replacement of equipment when required.

To maintain location cleaning schedules.

To ensure that all Trust procedures and work instructions are fully understood and practiced

To attend all health and safety training courses as required.

To promote and encourage environment improving initiative, as appropriate within the business.

To record and report all accidents within the location, adhering to location and company procedures.

JOB PURPOSE
Do you have a passion for food and dedicated to high levels of customer service?
Visiting our Café is an essential part of the visitor experience for those coming to Newhailes House and Gardens the role of the Visitor Service Assistant – Kitchen Assistant is to make it a positive and memorable part of a visitor’s day with us. Our café is a busy operation, and the ideal candidate should be experienced in a high volume, fast paced environment.
You will assist the Head Chef in the day to day management of the kitchen to ensure that all targets are met and that all visitors receive the highest level of visitor experience standards.
You must have full weekend availability, hours will be issued on a rota basis.
We pride ourselves on creating a team work ethic here at Newhailes House so you may be required for additional support with other areas such as serving in the cafe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Contribute to food production as per the menu cycle/specification.
 Keeping up to date HACCP, COSHH checklists and temperature sheets.
 Ensure high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, tidiness and related schedules.
 Use fresh produce and ingredients whenever and where-ever is possible and minimise wastage.
 Maintain a high standard of food presentation to the customer.
 Share in the common responsibility of implementing the Trust’s “Health & Safety Policy”, being mindful at all times of the health and safety of self, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
 Share in the common responsibility of working in a manner mindful of the Trust’s obligations to minimise impact on the environment, through e.g. efficient use of water/heat/light, recycling and the disposal of waste, considered use of transport.
 Help to reduce occurrences where Health or Safety of yourself and other employees may be put in jeopardy.
 Adherence to the COSHH Training provided and control of substances covered by COSHH.
 Involvement in the upkeep and maintenance of both the kitchen and café areas.
 Assist with daily cleaning and pot wash duties.

Be part of maintaining our Monster Reputation for Excellence.

An Talla is recruiting! An Talla is a busy café & retail destination on the banks of the Caledonian Canal at Dochgarroch Lock – 3 miles South on the A82 and part of Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises. The team at An Talla are extremely proud to serve freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches using locally sourced produce.

The kitchen team are looking for an experienced Chef to help with the running of this busy kitchen. This position is seasonal with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Your duties will include but not exclusively:
Food preparation including salad bar, sandwiches, toasties, baked potatoes
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and helping to wash dishes, kitchen equipment, handling refuse and all surfaces
Putting away stock
General kitchen duties as required

A fantastic opportunity to follow your passion of hospitality and catering with the excellent work / life balance of no split shifts or evening work – hours of work would be approximately 0830 – 1700 during the summer season. The café is open 7 days a week so weekend availability will be necessary.

Person Specification:
Excellent timekeeping
Comfortable working in a busy environment
Willingness to undertake training as required
Trustworthy and conscientious
Happy to work as part of a team

Benefits to you:
Dedicated Real Living Wage employer
Soup or sandwich lunch while on shift
20% staff discount through-out An Talla (excluding some items)
Free onsite parking
Uniform
Extensive training and career development opportunities
Free tickets for Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises (cruise only options (annual allocation))
Discounted gym membership

Please provide a cover letter along with your CV to apply for this role

Role Overview

The Kitchen Porter will help to keep our kitchen clean to the highest standards and assists the wider kitchen team as directed.

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of a kitchen porter is to support the kitchen staff by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and hygiene in the kitchen. They perform essential tasks like washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and ensuring that workstations are kept tidy, allowing chefs and cooks to focus on preparing food efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– To take responsibility for the cleaning of all cutleries, crockery and other kitchen equipment ensuring that all is cleaned to the highest standard.
– To maintain cleanliness and tidiness of kitchen and surrounding areas
– Maintaining general cleaning standards, follow cleaning schedules and emptying bins
– To be aware of all Kitchen Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures
– Observe all Health & Safety requirements. Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures, risk assessments and company policies
– To undertake any other reasonable duties as may, from time to time, be required

People Management:

– Be polite and attentive to all our guests and colleagues

Person Specification

Skills:

– Experience in a busy kitchen environment would be advantageous but not essential
– Experience working within a busy team and under pressure
– Team Player

Personal Attributes/Behaviours:

– Pleasant, confident, and professional work manner
– The ability to identify success as well as areas for improvement
– A motivated individual who is not fazed by an ever-changing environment
– Smart appearance
– Attention to detail
– Committed
– Flexible with a ‘Can do’ approach
– Adaptable
– Team player

Location Overview:

Cairngorm Mountain, managed by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd is a popular snow sports destination in Scotland, located within the Cairngorms National Park, and has been offering snow sports for over 50 years. In winter, the resort is a commercial ski operation. In summer, the Resort serves as a tourist destination. The surrounding area attracts over 1.8 million annual visitors predominantly in summer with the Resort itself attracting circa 200,000 annual visitors.

Cairngorm Mountain Resort covers 1,418 hectares and can attract over 100,000 skiing and snowboarding visitors in the busy winter period. The Resort is an internationally renowned area of scientific interest. Cairngorm Mountain and surrounding areas contain unique natural habitats and wildlife protected by EU legislation.

In the summer, the Resort transforms as the snow melts and becomes a hub of activity, from guided walks to the mountain summit, Tubing slides and an Adventure Play Park, to generic visitors and a family market looking for activities to undertake.