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We are currently seeking a highly skilled, experienced and supremely organised Sous Chef, Pastry to join our Culinary team.The on target earning potential for this role is £47,608 / per annum based on a 39 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £42,608, 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 GLENEAGLESOne 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 Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World's Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.WORKING AT GLENEAGLESWe'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, senior member, of the Pastry team, you'll be supporting our all-day dining business, offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and other dining experiencesUsing your skill and experience, you will be crucial in ensuring our Pastry kitchen continues to excel in producing the most creative and innovative productsOperating, as an amazing team player, both hands-on in the Pastry kitchen, and supporting the Executive Pastry Chef in line managing the team and supporting the entire brigadeMaintaining a can-do and problem-solving attitude, you will be passionate about the highest possible standards and will have great eye for detailInteracting 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 luxurious in every wayThe kind of person we're looking for:Classically trained with an interest and knowledge of modern techniques, you've spent a minimum of 6 years perfecting your craft; Michelin starred and luxury hotels should also feature as part of your experienceEnthusiastic, confident and warm; you like working in an environment where things move and flex, where a can-do attitude is keyUsing your expertise and skill, you will be crucial in ensuring our Pastry kitchen continues to excel, producing creative, innovative and inspirational items, to the highest standard at all timesCharismatic, creative and experienced to Sous Chef level, you're hugely motivated to become a key member of our Pastry teamYou have a great working knowledge and competence of the key software packagesHighly 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 brandYou have a positive "can do" attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous mannerA strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detailYou want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the wayWhat's in it for you:Time to let your hair down30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with serviceSeasonal parties and local social events50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving RangeGolf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annumTreats in your pocketFlexi points into yourPerkbox 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 offersBe our guestStay 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 serviceFriends & Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 B&B per night at GleneaglesEnjoy 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 LA...to name just a fewSubsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estateInvestment in your development and wellbeingLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it mostOngoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmesInternal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departmentsMonthly recognition programmeVolunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choiceComplimentary access to our staff gymGleneagles 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 roleIt is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £5,000 in addition to their annual salaryIf you are our next Sous Chef, Pastry, please forward your most recent CV to us today!#J-18808-Ljbffr