Hospitality and Catering

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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.

Role Overview

The Front of House Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the full catering offering is operated to the highest standards hence ensuring the continuing provision of food and beverage services to our customers here on Cairngorm Mountain. The FOH Assistant will be accountable to the Food & Beverage Manager.

Available as part time or full time hours. No evening work or split shifts.

Pay Rate:

18 years plus £12.00 per hour (£12.60 from April 2025)
17-18 years £10.40 per hour
Under 17 £7.35 per hour
Plus great benefits
Roles and Responsibilities

Front of House Assistant Responsibilities:

– To ensure that the department operates to the highest standards of customer care
– Helping overall with the daily presentation of the hospitality space to ensure a comfortable and welcoming environment
– Being aware and attentive to the needs of the customer
– Upselling where necessary
– Replenishing and checking stock levels in the FOH area
– Use of ICR till system for cash and card payments
– Understanding the menu, allergens and products sold
– Keep all areas clean and tidy and following cleaning procedures
– Ensuring all food products are attractively displayed
– Opening and closing procedures
– Be aware of all Catering Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures
– To undertake other duties which may be required occasionally
– Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures, risk assessments and company policies

Person Specification

Experience:

– Candidates must have experience of working in a team and preferably within a catering environment
– A valid food hygiene certificate is advantageous for this role however we can offer in house training
– Barista experience is also advantageous

Skills:

– Favourable skills include:
– Be polite and attentive to all customers and like wise to colleagues
– Dependability, accountability, reliability and responsibility attributes are required
– Show initiative and motivation
– Happy to work as part of a team and support your co workers
– Excellent Customer Service skills
– Proficient level of numeracy
– Cash handling experience
– Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
– Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
– Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to a changing environment

Personal Attributes/Behaviours:

– The ability to identify success as well as areas for improvement
– A motivated and committed individual with a can-do approach
– A team player
– A motivated individual showing initiative and a positive approach to challenges
– A car driver to get to our mountain location in the Cairngorms National Park

The role will require a reasonable degree of flexible working to meet the operational needs of the business which operates 7 days per week 364 days per year and is variable in nature due to seasons and the weather.

Company Background and Culture / Location Overview:

Cairngorm Mountain, managed by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd is a popular snowsports destination in Scotland, located within the Cairngorms National Park, and has been offering snowsports 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 120,000 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, to generic visitors and a family market looking for activities to undertake.

What we do? With 1,000 acres of history, walks, wellness, shopping, food and adventure, all in a beautiful setting just a few miles from Edinburgh, Dalkeith Country Park is enjoyed and valued by locals and visitors from afar. Whether in search of adventure, play, thrills, food, shopping or restoration, we have something for all.

The role? An experienced Chef de Partie, supporting the team in the day to day running of the kitchen, maintaining cleanliness standards and ensuring that our dishes exceed customers’ expectations, you will be part of a team that create memorable moments whether our guests are with us for a spot of lunch, coffee & cake, or celebrating their wedding day. You will work with the team to ensure that all food is prepared in line with food safety regulations, keeping work areas spotless and adhering to best practice in food storage and handling. Our offering consists of a 100-seat restaurant with an additional 80 outdoor covers.

The person? A hardworking chef who takes hygiene and cleanliness seriously, demonstrating a proactive approach to maintaining the highest standards in food preparation and kitchen safety. With an eye for detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, you will have experience of managing one or more sections in a similar role. Candidates must have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and an understanding of HACCP principles.

Why work for us? Unlike many hospitality businesses, we work mostly in the daytime, offering a healthier work life balance and more sociable hours to fit around your life. Colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including 6 weeks’ holiday, private health cover, gym and shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing support and resources.

Interested? Please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to the Recruitment team at recruitment@buccleuch.com to apply.

The closing date for applications is 25 March.

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Are you experienced in high-end hospitality with a passion for leading a team and providing exceptional visitor experience? Well, this may be 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 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.

As we continue on this next evolution of our Edinburgh Gin journey, fuelled by our passion for gin and dedication to excellence, we are now looking for kindred spirits to join us at this truly exciting time…

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Our Opportunity…

As we have now opened the doors and are showcasing our brand-new Distillery to visitors from across the globe, we are now looking for a Brand Homes Duty Manager – Bar & Events to join our wonder-filled Edinburgh Gin team.

We are looking for authentic, engaging and charismatic individuals with a passion for hospitality and events to join us in this new role. As Duty Manager supporting our Bar & Events activities, you will oversee the day to day operation of our Bar, ensuring that the team of Distillery Ambassadors have everything they need to deliver an exceptional experience through our busy bar service and commercial trade events.

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Who We Are Looking For…

In order to be considered for this opportunity, we are looking for candidates who have previous experience in a similar role to ours and can clearly demonstrate they have exceptional customer service and people management skills. We are ideally looking for those with experience in the high-end hospitality sector and who are familiar with managing day to day bar operations and supporting with the operational planning and delivery of events on site.

We are looking for someone with a charismatic, warm and engaging personality, who is able to lead a successful team of individuals, establishing a warm and friendly culture. An effective communicator who can build strong relationships, and work together with the team to deliver a seamless service which will excite and delight our customers. 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.

Due to the nature of our operation, we are looking for candidates who have flexibility in their availability as this role will be offered on a flexible 5 from 7 day basis including regular late evenings weekends. Whilst the priority for this role is to cover the Bar and Events, the successful candidate will form part of the wider site duty management team, providing cover on a rotational basis – this will be discussed further at interview.

Candidates must be 18 or over and also be able to demonstrate that they currently have the required documents to live and work in the UK.

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Next Steps…

This is a varied and rewarding role so… if this type of role excites you then we’d love to hear from you!

Please note, 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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Ian Macleod Distillers…

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 Rosebank, Glengoyne, 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 website and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of our exquisite brands.

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.

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.

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Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

Location: Based at Dynamic Earth

Hours: Full time (37.5hrs/week), permanent. Working 5 days over 7 with weekend working where necessary

ABOUT DYNAMIC EARTH

Dynamic Earth is the UK’s leading earth science engagement charity, with a mission to empower people with an understanding and empathy for the Earth and its future. We do this by providing compelling engagement at our world-class Science Centre and Planetarium in Edinburgh, as well as through our learning and engagement programmes across Scotland. We recently published a bold new 10-year strategy – From Beginning to Mend – along with a powerful new brand, to help us reach more people and to embed climate change across everything we do.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Hospitality Manager is responsible for all hospitality operations, including event delivery, management of event operations team, health & safety management for events, compliance with current food hygiene standards, alcohol legislation and COSHH requirements.

This role ensures a high standard of customer service and ensuring events are consistently delivered. The role holder will be expected to keep good records of stock, inventory, staff management and day to day relations with suppliers and partner organisations for the hospitality area.

The role will also carry out the building Duty Manager role when required.

The role holder will develop, guide and maintain the departments staff, products, budgets and customer service.

DUTIES

Lead, inspire and collaborate with corporate supervisors and assistants to deliver consistent and exceptional standards in event operations. Maintain a culture within the team that pushes the boundaries of customer care and service excellence.

Run the day-to-day delivery of events and control of administration behind event and hospitality activities. This includes delegating to corporate supervisors on set up and close down for corporate events and bars. Ensure the supervisors and assistants prepare events to a 5-star standard following the specifications of the client.

Responsible for coordinating all staff training, coaching and development within the department, ensuring current food hygiene, health and safety/COSHH requirements, and alcohol licensing are being met. Ensure relevant paperwork is recorded and updated as necessary.

Ensure that the department’s administration, accounting, cash handling and stock control procedures are adhered to and effective procedures are in place.

Ensure correct staffing levels are maintained to successfully deliver all event operations, whilst keeping on top of administrative duties.

Maintain positive and collaborative relationships and communication with stakeholders including suppliers, partners, clients, colleagues and team.

Responsibility for cost of goods sold, department wage costs, renewals costs and any other additional costs to the business in relation to hospitality operations.

Timely and accurate orders for event supplies and provisions to ensure event delivery matches client expectations and requirements.

Regularly auditing the hospitality operations to ensure correct procedures are adopted and legislation is being followed.

Achieve department KPIs to reach targets and support the department growth.

Liaising closely with the Events Team and Kitchen Team to ensure departments are aligned.

Complying strictly with all legal requirements regarding the liquor licensing.
Responsibility of being the Premises Licence Holder for Dynamic Earth.

Working with the Head of Hospitality to foster new opportunities for Dynamic Earth to build partnerships with local businesses and suppliers to enhance our event offerings for food and drink.

Taking on the role of Duty manager when required to help ensure the building maintains its 5-star status.

Any other associated duties, which may be necessary from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES

Relevant experience in a similar role

Be able to demonstrate previous success in managing corporate events.

Confident in managing a full team of operational staff.

Well organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.

Self-motivated and confident to work with autonomy.

Financially literate with a good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and budget management.

A passion for food and customer service

Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective

OUR BENEFITS

34 days annual leave (which includes 9 bank holidays)

Complimentary entry to Dynamic Earth for family and friends

Free staff car-parking

25% Discount in the Dynamic Earth Gift Shop

Subsidised meals from the Dynamic Earth Café

Staff Canteen with complimentary tea and coffee

Free entry to ASVA member visitor attractions (subject to conditions)

Limited Gym Membership at Holyrood Hotel (subject to conditions)

Employee Values Awards

Matched company pension contribution of 5%

Confidential advice-line through our Employee Assistance Programme

If you are interested in this role please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to peopleandculture@dynamicearth.org.uk