Head Chef, Birnam

We are currently seeking an outstanding highly skilled Head Chef The Birnam with exceptional leadership skills to join our Culinary team.

This is one of the most commercially significant leadership roles within our Culinary operation running three separate outlets.

The on target earning potential for this role is 59019 / per annum - comprising a base salary of 54019 plus a qualified estimate of 5000 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks benefits and rewards.

Relaxed vibrant and deeply rooted in the very best of Scotlands natural larder The Birnam celebrates seasonal ingredients bold flavours and warm hospitality. Offering an all-day dining experience for hotel guests members and local visitors alike The Birnam is a bustling and dynamic operation at the heart of the addition to leading The Birnam restaurant this role also oversees the culinary delivery for both the Garden Café and Spa Café ensuring consistently exceptional food quality and guest experience.

One of the worlds most iconic luxury hotels and sporting retreats Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned Employer of the Year at the 2024 Cateys Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel Leisure for their 2025 Worlds Best Awards and awarded Three Michelin Keys the highest distinction awarded by the Michelin Guide Gleneagles is recognised as one of the worlds most exceptional luxury hospitality destinations. Everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

Were devoted to making our people feel as valued as our 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 youd prefer to work were 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 (1 hour) Glasgow or Dundee (50 minutes) Stirling and Perth (25 minutes).

• As a key member of our senior Culinary team youll shape and evolve the culinary vision for The Birnam Garden Café and Spa Café ensuring every offering reflects the quality creativity and innovation synonymous with Gleneagles
• Creating memorable seasonally inspired menus that celebrate world-class Scottish produce balancing guest expectations emerging trends and commercial performance
• Leading the development and delivery of an engaging menu calendar presenting concepts through inspiring tastings and ensuring the wider team possesses exceptional product knowledge
• Taking ownership of the commercial success of the outlets monitoring labour food costs waste menu engineering and profitability identifying opportunities to maximise revenue whilst maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Working closely with our Purchasing and Finance teams to drive efficiencies optimise margins and ensure strong budgetary performance across all areas of the business
• Building outstanding relationships with Front of House teams creating a culture of collaboration shared accountability and a genuine passion for exceptional guest experiences
• Leading the Brigade from the front developing talent at every level and fostering a culture of innovation continuous improvement and excellence
• Working hand-in-hand with our Culinary Development Partner and supporting our Culinary Academy through engagement training development and recruitment initiatives
• Operating as a highly collaborative and hands-on leader both within your own kitchens and across the wider Culinary Brigade and business
• Maintaining a positive solutions-focused approach ensuring consistently high standards and exceptional attention to detail
• Interacting 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 way

• You have fantastic success leading high-performing culinary teams within a quality-driven restaurant hotel or resort environment
• An exceptional chef with a passion for food creativity and continuous learning youre always striving to refine and evolve your craft
• You have strong commercial acumen with experience managing food and labour costs stock control forecasting menu profitability and driving financial performance without compromising on quality
• A confident and capable leader you understand how to balance operational demands guest expectations and business objectives in a fast-paced environment; youre also comfortable making decisions solving problems and adapting quickly to changing priorities
• Youre naturally curious and forward-thinking with a keen interest in industry trends and a desire to continually enhance the guest experience
• An inspirational people leader you enjoy coaching mentoring and developing individuals and teams to achieve their full potential
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; youre passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
• You have a positive can do attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; youre well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
• You want to be part of a team that works hard supports each other and above all has fun along the way

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
• Seasonal parties and local social events
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage Country Pursuits Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
• Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for 50.00 per annum

• Flexi points into your Perkbox 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!
• Eligible employees can access the Octopus EV Car Scheme offering the opportunity to drive a brand-new electric vehicle
• Free pay day lunch and monthly drinks offers
• A generous refer a friend scheme

• Stay 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 service
• Friends & Family discounted rate of 225 - 275 B&B per night at Gleneagles
• Enjoy 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 name just a few
• Subsidised single occupancy en-suite accommodation available on our grounds

• Pension scheme including an enhanced option for eligible employees
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments

• Access to a range of discounted health assessments through Nuffield Health for eligible employees supporting a proactive approach to wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme helping you spread the cost of the bike you really want while reducing your carbon footprint

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the hotel that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026 our full-time employees can expect to receive around 5000 in addition to their annual salary

If you are our next Head Chef Birnam please forward your most recent CV to us today!

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