Hospitality and Catering

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the smooth and efficient operation of catering performance at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate by creating, preparing and delivering menus to the highest standard whilst maintaining a safe & hygienic catering environment in accordance with health and safety policies and standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To plan, prepare, cook, and present food to the standards required by the Trust for a facility with estimated income of £390k
• To ensure that the organisation’s reputation for excellent food and service is maximised and enhanced through the delivery of a locally sourced and seasonal menu
• To develop retail and function menus with innovation and flair in line with budgetary requirements, GP control
• To ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures
• To maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required by the Visitor Service Manager – Food & Beverage
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• To set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen, cleaning schedules, allergens and dietary requirements allocation and menu development
• To assist with employee performance and recognize training needs and potential as appropriate
• To assist with team briefings on a regular basis to communicate food standards, menu updates and changes, as well as H&S Policy requirements
• To ensure that the function achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with, in line with the budget
• To consistently look at ways of maximising income through effective purchasing through nominated suppliers and creative merchandising

Visitor Experience:
• To regularly monitor customer feedback, Mystery Visitor and Visit Scotland Audits and develop suitable action plans based on the results
• 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 deliver hospitality events at the Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate and other NTS properties 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 kitchen staff and high-risk food handlers are trained to the appropriate standard
• 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 establish and maintain location cleaning schedules
• To ensure that all Trust procedures and work instructions are fully understood and practiced by all employees
• 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

This role does not require you to undertake a criminal records check.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications & Experience

Essential
• NVQ3/BTEC/City & Guilds/HND/Degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent craft skills background
• Successful background in a busy catering environment
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above
• Strong supervisory and management experience
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Flair and innovation with menus and food presentation
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent understanding of financial management
• Well-developed time management and organization skills

Desirable
• Direct experience of managing kitchens in multi-strand visitor/commercial services in a heritage or tourist-attraction context
• Computer literacy with excellent ability on MS software
• Full UK driving license

DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF JOB

People Management
• To ensure training is completed in line with the Trust training policy to meet the needs and requirements of the individual and legislation related to food handling operation
• To work closely with the Visitor Services Managers to ensure that we provide an excellent experience for visitors during dine-in and functions operation
• To ensure that all team members are knowledgeable and motivated within their roles and the business through effective induction, accurate job descriptions and on the job training – BOH
• To develop the team by empowering, supporting, encouraging them and maintaining an ‘open door’ policy – BOH
• Develop & manage relationships with customers, key suppliers, staff and management within the property

Finance Management
• Share responsibility of achieving and maximizing budget gross profit and labour costs withing daily base operation
• Share responsibility of budget management of estimated annual income target of £390k
• To ensure that all standards of food preparation and service are established and achieved in line with budget – cost of sale
• Order & stock control – to order all necessary food, dry goods, and equipment, obtaining best buys in line with budget objectives
• To complete, monthly stock takes, wastage control, team food and calculate the cost of sales results, in line with operational standards

Tools / equipment / systems
• Have a working knowledge of Word and excel
• A sound knowledge of stock control systems
• Knowledge of epos or similar

The Key Responsibilities, Scope of Job, and Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge reflect the requirements of the job at the time of issue. The Trust reserves the right to amend these with appropriate consultation and/or request the post-holder to undertake any activities that it believes to be reasonable within the broad scope of the job or his/her general abilities.

The Clydeside Distillery is a small business in Glasgow. We are agile, professional and fast-paced.

Our work environment includes:

Regular social events
International workforce
Relaxed atmosphere
Company perks
Lively atmosphere
The Clydeside Distillery are looking for a Café Supervisor/Cook to operate our busy café kitchen serving Taste of Scottish Platters, soups, sourdough toasties and a selection of cakes and sweet treats.

The Clydeside Café seats 44 covers with fast-paced turnover of tables serving high-quality cafe-style dishes.

Do you have a passion for high standards; confidence in the day-to-day running of a kitchen, positive attitude, organised with meticulous food delivery and hygiene standards; a love for great Scottish produce; and the ability to keep calm under pressure? Why not join our amazing team!

Main duties include-

Creating a daily selection of soup, sandwiches and sweet treats
Prepping/Mise-en-place, preparing and plating up food within our fast-paced kitchen
Communicating with the Front of House team
Upholding our 5* service and food quality standards
Managing and maintaining a clean, tidy kitchen and pot wash area
Managing orders and rotation of stock
Adhering to all in-house standards and expectations set out in our Cooksafe manual
Completing all relevant daily, weekly and monthly paperwork within food hygiene standards
Working with management to train new team members and continuing to implement company standards
Candidates must be happy to be customer facing as well as kitchen based, we are a small team and assistance to Front of House may be required – i.e. Welcoming and seating guests, taking orders and service, making coffee’s, processing bills, clearing and sanitising tables.
Core hours between 9.00am–6.00pm with occasional later evenings. Open 7 days a week.
Job Type: Full-time Mon – Sunday

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Strong abilities in speaking and writing in English is required.

Experience:

KITCHEN: 1 year (Required)
Location:

Glasgow, Glasgow (Required)
Food Hygiene Level 2 preferred but not essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.50-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:

Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:

Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

About Us

Scottish Canals is an exciting, vibrant and fun place to work.    We have a wide remit, across many sectors covering some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland which provides a variety of unique employment and development opportunities.   Together we work to preserve over 137 miles of historic canals while transforming them through sustainable management, investment, and regeneration.    

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our professional team at the award-winning Caledonian Canal Centre in Fort Augustus.

The successful candidate will have the ability to meet and achieve preparation and food delivery deadlines, especially within peak season, with a flexible attitude to working hours.  This is a permanent role.  In order to provide the service our customers require, both weekend and very occasional evening work is required on a rotational basis over 7 days.   Work life balance is a key benefit to this role.

About the Reward

In addition to the progressive salary, Scottish Canals also offers a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days rising to 30 after 5 years plus public holidays, along with enhanced company sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, and a contributory pension scheme with up to a 10% employer contribution.

About You

You will be a passionate and supportive team player who is both an effective leader and follower.  Ideally an experienced Sous Chef who’s had similar roles in a fresh food premises but this position could also be suitable for a very strong commis chef looking to progress with their career.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Daily running of the kitchen
Food preparation as required
Working alongside Sous Chef and the front of house team to ensure the smooth running of the Caledonian Canal Centre F&B offer
Ensuring health and safety records are kept up to date.
Managing food purchase and storage
Menu planning and managing COS in line with budgets
Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
Be aware of the food preparation level during busy and quiet times.

The ideal candidate will have the following key skills:

NVQ Level 2 or above in Catering
Previous experience working in a similar role
Good communication and team working
Highly organised with excellent planning
Able to work under pressure in a high-paced environment
A full driving licence

About Us

Scottish Canals is an exciting, vibrant and fun place to work.    We have a wide remit, across many sectors covering some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland which provides a variety of unique employment and development opportunities.   Together we work to preserve over 137 miles of historic canals while transforming them through sustainable management, investment, and regeneration.    

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our professional team at the award-winning Falkirk Wheel.   We operate 6 food outlets across the Falkirk Wheel site and the Horsebox venue at the Kelpies.

The successful candidate will have the ability to meet and achieve preparation and food delivery deadlines, especially within peak season, with a flexible attitude to working hours. This is a permanent role.  In order to provide the service our customers require, both weekend and very occasional evening work is required on a rotational basis over 7 days.   Work life balance is a key benefit to this role.

About the Reward

In addition to the progressive salary, Scottish Canals also offers a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days rising to 30 after 5 years plus public holidays, along with enhanced company sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, and a contributory pension scheme with up to a 10% employer contribution.

About You

You will be a passionate and supportive team player who is both an effective leader and follower.  Ideally an experienced Sous Chef who’s had similar roles in a fresh food premises, however, this position could also be suitable for a very strong commis chef looking to progress with their career.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Daily running of the kitchen
Food preparation as required
Working alongside our Head Chef and the front of house team to ensure the smooth running of the Falkirk Wheel & Horsebox F&B offer.
Ensuring health and safety records are kept up to date.
Managing food purchase and storage
Development of current offers
Attention to COS within budget parameters
Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
Be aware of the food preparation level during busy and quiet times.

The ideal candidate will have the following key skills:

NVQ Level 2 or above in Catering
Previous experience working in a similar role
Good communication and team working
Highly organised with excellent planning
Able to work under pressure in a high-paced environment
A full driving licence

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the management team at Restoration Yard. As Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, no two days are the same. You will be part of a team that create memorable moments whether our guests are with us for a cup of tea, a spot of lunch or celebrating a special event.

Reporting to our Front of House Manager, your responsibilities will include day to day running of the food and beverage outlets, stock control, supervising our floor and bar team, running events and planning for our ever-changing seasonal calendar.

There are loads of reasons why it is great to work with us; we are an awesome team, we are fun and we work mostly in the daytime!

What skills are required? Teamwork, excellent eye for detail, friendliness, creativity, being a natural motivator and having an eagerness to go the extra mile.

If this sounds like the step-up you’ve been waiting for, then we’d love to hear from you! Candidates should be passionate about customer service, enjoy a fast-paced environment and have some experience of supervising a front of house team (either in a manager or supervisor role).

Dalkeith Country Park is a truly special place. On the outskirts of Edinburgh, this beautiful 1,000-acre estate is home to Restoration Yard. Here you will discover our gorgeous courtyard which is home to The Kitchen. A stylish and contemporary eating experience, we also have The Larder, Cabin and many other pop up food and beverage outlets throughout the year.

Interested? Please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com.

The closing date for applications is 14 April.

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The Kitchen at Restoration Yard is a gorgeous restaurant in the stable yard area of Dalkeith Country Park, a beautiful 1,000-acre space owned by the Duke of Buccleuch. The team ensure that every guest receives a friendly welcome and the highest standard of service.

We are looking for F&B Assistants/Waiters to work in our fast-paced restaurant at weekends and during the busy Easter period. You will be responsible for a busy section of the restaurant, ensuring a professional and relaxed dining experience for our guests. You will be confident and able to work independently, with the ability to communicate effectively with the kitchen and management team.

Do you have experience of working in a restaurant?
Can you demonstrate a passion for customer service?
Are you able to thrive in a fast-paced environment?
If you want the opportunity to develop while working in a fun environment with like-minded people, then we want to hear from you! As a daytime operation we offer sociable hours to fit around your other commitments, although weekend working is essential to cover our busiest times. We have a variety of seasonal, full-time and part-time shifts available depending on your availability.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to our recruitment team at recruitment@buccleuch.com.

The closing date for applications is 14 April.

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SENIOR COOK

We have ambitious plans and need an enthusiastic individual who will thrive on being a company ambassador and wants to help us achieve our aims.

Full time (min of 40 hours) until the end October 2023 with potential to become permanent.

Hourly pay: £12-£14 depending on skills and experience. Plus tips.

WHAT WE NEED

Leadership skills.

Good knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Would suit a cook or chef wishing to transition to Head Chef (though this is not a head chef role).

Essential: To adhere to company H&S policies and procedures and to work within these guidelines. Including, but not limited to, HACCP, temperature checks, COSHH and Environmental Health.
embrace training opportunities offered to you and be conscientious with course and training paperwork.
ensure aesthetics and standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and surrounding area are high at all times.
Never compromise on safety.
You will also need:
Level 2 Food Hygiene minimum with Level 3 training which can be funded.
Previous cooking and leadership skills desirable, although training will be given

Directing younger staff and implementing prep training to those staff
Cooking for and serving schools and group meals;
Cooking and serving our seasonal evening menus;
Wedding catering
Occasionally covering breakfast and lunch.
Evening and weekend work.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Free water sports activities, discounted food and beverages, free parking, staff events, and pension.
Access to ASVA card
20% Friends and family discount on accommodation
Average hours: 40 per week

Live-in accommodation may be available for the right candidate

5.6 weeks annual leave.

All the training and support you need to get the job done and progress.

We will welcome the chance to talk to you. Please email a covering letter and an up to date CV

24 April 2023 (Applications received after this date may not be considered.)

We employ a diverse range of incredible people and we are committed to an active Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 8 months

Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour

English not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:

Kingussie, PH21 1NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/4/2023

Reference ID: Senior cook

Expected start date: 30/04/2023