Head Chef, Birnam

COME AND JOIN US . . .

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 £59,019 / per annum - comprising a base salary of £54,019, 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.

Relaxed, vibrant and deeply rooted in the very best of Scotland's 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 resort. In 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 world's most iconic luxury hotels and country retreats, 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 2025 World's Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

We'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 (1 hour), Glasgow or Dundee (50 minutes), Stirling and Perth (25 minutes).

• As a key member of our senior Culinary team, you'll 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…