Hospitality and Catering

As Kitchen Porter at The Macallan Estate, you will be responsible for all general cleaning duties, and operation of dishwashing and some kitchen machinery, to deliver an excellent service, in a timely manner, whilst ensuring back of house areas are clean and safety guidelines are observed. The Kitchen Porter is a key member of the kitchen team. This is a full time role- 37.5 hours per week.

Key responsibilities:

Dishwashing: All dishes, ranging from pots and pans to cutlery, are to be either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher then unloaded and put away.

Delivery Organisation: Responsible for receiving deliveries, ensuring they are correct, raising any issues with the head chef, then organising appropriately in the kitchen area.

Storage Management: Storage must be organised so that all ingredients are easily accessible. Maintain a hygienic working environment so that all hygiene regulations and company standards are adhered to.

Waste Removal: Responsible for emptying all bins and ensure that all waste is disposed of when required, throughout the day. Responsible for ensuring recycling procedures are followed.

Kitchen Support: If the kitchen is busy, some basic food preparation may be required. Also, support kitchen team with cleaning down all areas at the end of day.
PPE Compliance: Ensure correct PPE is in place and guidelines are adhered to. Observe COSHH guidelines when handling hazardous substances.

Equipment Maintenance: Deep cleans will be carried out on a weekly basis to ensure equipment is kept in the correct condition, as per kitchen guidelines.

Ensuring a Safe Environment: Cleanliness is directly related to a safe cooking environment; therefore, you will ensure a safe environment by effectively cleaning all cookware and cooking surfaces.

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.  You are reliable and committed to carrying out work to the highest of standards with good timekeeping. You have flexibility around shifts and available to work at weekends and in the evening.  You enjoy working as part of a team and have good communication skills.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

As Commis Chef with the Macallan Estate Experience, you will be part of the team that delivers the entire culinary experience across the Estate. This is a chance to train under and be inspired by a Head Chef with multi Michelin experience. We are in search of an ambitious chef with positive and approachable manner who enjoys the fast pace of working in a busy kitchen. We are looking for someone with basic understanding of kitchen operation, huge passion for food and willingness to learn, you will be working under close supervision and all training will be provided on the job.

-Prepare ingredients under the guidance of senior chefs

-Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness

-Rotate stock, organise inventory, and manage food deliveries

-Accurately measure ingredients and portion sizes

-Learn and apply food safety techniques

-Perform mise en place tasks, including chopping vegetables, stocking stations, organising ingredients, and pre-cooking certain items

-Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, such as HACCP, COSHH, and other due diligence requirements

-Maintain clean and organised workstations, preventing cross-contamination

To be successful in this role, you possess basic cookery skills and a working knowledge of fundamental culinary terms and kitchen equipment. You demonstrate good interpersonal skills, effectively collaborating with kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and management. A solid understanding of safe food handling practices, food rotation, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment is essential. Friendly and approachable, you build positive relationships with both customers and colleagues. Quality-driven and detail-oriented, you uphold high standards of customer service. Your flexibility in approach, strong time-keeping, and commitment to executing tasks to perfection reflect your dedication. Your strong sense of ownership and pride in your work ensures excellence in every aspect of your role.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

As a Chef de Partie at The Macallan Estate, this role will collaborate closely with the Sous Chef to consistently uphold 5-star service standards and ensure the delivery of top-quality cuisine. Joining a dynamic kitchen team with extensive experience in multiple Michelin-starred establishments, the CDP position brings established skills, demonstrating a profound enthusiasm for crafting, cooking, and presenting exquisite dishes within a specialised section. The role requires a heightened level of diligence and the capability to operate autonomously, without supervision.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

-Collaborate closely with the Sous Chef to maintain consistent 5-star service standards and ensure high-quality food preparation

-Demonstrate expertise in specialised culinary techniques within assigned section

-Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to established recipes and standards

-Monitoring portion and waste control

-Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility

-Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service operations

-Take initiative to address any issues or challenges that arise during service

-Contribute to menu development and innovation under the guidance of senior kitchen staff

To be successful in this role, you have previous experience working in a similar role, demonstrating a solid knowledge and culinary skills. You have the ability to work without supervision and produce exceptional quality of food. Strong interpersonal abilities, facilitating seamless collaboration with both kitchen and front-of-house teams, as well as effective communication with management. A comprehensive understanding of safe food handling practices and adeptness in food rotation procedures to maintain freshness and quality. A personable and professional demeanor, consistently delivering exceptional service with a welcoming attitude. Effective problem-solving skills, enabling quick and practical resolutions to challenges encountered in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Join our team where your culinary talents and interpersonal finesse will contribute to our collective success in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.
-Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety

-Ensuring full compliance of all food hygiene and health and safety regulations including HACCP, COSHH and all other distillery related due diligence and controls

JOB PURPOSE

Working alongside the Mackintosh at the Willow kitchen team preparing high quality dishes according to established recipes and standards. To oversee a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations during service.

Overseeing daily kitchen activities including supervising kitchen staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness and monitoring and ordering stock levels. To assist in the daily running of the kitchen, following Head Chef’s specific guidelines and maintaining hight standards and quality in both co-operative teamwork and dishes. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide excellent food Preparation and presentation:

Execute culinary techniques to prepare and present high-quality dishes according to established recipes and standards.

Ensure consistency and excellence in the taste, presentation, and portioning of all dishes. Ensure the team delivers consistently and to a high standard in the absence of the Head Chef

Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance.

Section Management:

Oversee a designated section of the kitchen, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring smooth operations during service.

Help train, mentor, and supervise junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

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

Monitor and maintain inventory levels for ingredients and supplies, complete ordering in line with the instructions of the Head Chef.

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

Collaborate with the head chef and senior team to contribute ideas for menu development, seasonal specials, and creative presentations.

Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

Essential

A degree or diploma in culinary arts or equivalent experience

Desirable

Advanced Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 certification

Level 3 HACCP Certification

First Aid Certification

Experience

Essential

Have 1+ year experience at Senior Chef de Partie level or 3+ years’ experience at Chef de Partie level.

Track record of working effectively alongside Head Chef in the running of the kitchen.

Experience in working in a high-volume restaurant or food-outlet.

A track record of high levels of cleanliness and compliance (knowledge of HACCP).

Effective communication skills.

Desirable

Previous experience of cheffing within the tourism industry.

Join our team as an Evening Duty Manager at The Real Mary King’s Close

The Real Mary King’s Close is buried deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. On their fully guided tour, guests follow Edinburgh’s past residents in these underground alleyways and hear the real stories of the people who lived, worked and died there. Join us to experience over 400 years of history and unlock the secrets of Edinburgh’s only preserved 17th-century street.

We are currently looking for an Evening Duty Manager to join our team on a fixed term basis. You must be a natural leader who is ambitious, flexible, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills whilst enjoying working as part of a team. The role is varied and you need to be a fast thinker and work well under pressure.

Our attraction’s success revolves around our guests and you’ll spend every day finding ways to do things better, for them. Our guests will expect very high standards, so everything we do will be geared towards giving them an outstanding experience every time they visit.

We are looking for someone that has a guest focused approach. You will be passionate about our standards and implementing our ways of working, ensuring that the attraction operates within procedure at all times.

We’re looking for an individual who has a flair for guest service, has strong communication skills, has a friendly attitude towards colleagues and guests.

In return, we will invest in your career. We offer:

Mental health first aiders on site as well as access to 24/7 Employee assistance program
Free breakfast club
Wellness committee – monthly wellness events for team
Continued training for personal development
ASVA passes
Matching the Real Living Wage Foundation
Discounts in retail and café offering
LGBT+ friendly workplace
Plus additional benefits as part of the Continuum Attractions team…
Contract: 35 hours per week available. Fixed Term (April 2025- November 2025) Contract. Weekends & Bank Holidays included.

This role is late nights only – finishing time would be 11:30pm. Shifts would mainly be 4:30pm – 11:30pm.

Salary: £13.60 per hour

A full Job Description can be downloaded from our website.

Need more inspiration to apply? Here is what our current team have to say about working at The Real Mary Kings Close (figures from our October 2024 engagement survey): 92% of our team are proud to work for The Real Mary Kings Close so we can guarantee you will be joining a passionate team!

We look forward to reviewing your application!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Cafe Manager to join our friendly team at The Haggis Box cafe inside the Scottish Storytelling Centre / John Knox House on the Royal Mile.
We offer food, coffees and catering in this busy tourism and arts hub with regular corporate catering, events and performances in the theatre.
As an Assistant Cafe Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive efficient, friendly service while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, and that fellow team members have a smooth shift.

Responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer service by taking orders, serving food and beverages, as well as helping with any customer enquiries.
• Managing the cafe on the days that the Cafe Manager is off with the support of the owner and the team.
• Support the Cafe Manager in monitoring stock levels, ordering from suppliers and helping with day-to-day running and any improvements to the processes or cafe environment.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of food items, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and cafe area
• Preparing coffee and other beverages to a high standard.
• Being involved in daytime and evening corporate catering events.
Experience
• Previous experience in a restaurant or cafe setting is preferred, with a enthusiasm for providing friendly and helpful service.
• Existing food hygiene certificate, barista skills and personal alcohol licence also advantagious but not required. All training will be provided.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to help manage a team effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food preparation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is predominately a daytime role; however, we do require flexibility to occasionally work in the evenings to accommodate events.
If you have an interest in social media, marketing, managing corporate catering events and/or general administration, there is an opportunity to develop the role further.

The business also does outside office catering in Edinburgh and has catering trailers that go to events during the year.

Benefits
• Regular working pattern with 2 days off in a row.
• Free meal and soft drink for staff.
• Staff discount.
• Paid Breaks.
• Tips (equally shared between the team).

When you apply, we would be grateful if you could attach a personal statement with a few lines about yourself and how your experience makes you a good candidate for the role.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!