Festive Retail Assistant (November to January)

We are seeking a dedicated festive team who share our commitment to excellence and love for creating unforgettable guest experiences to join us for a two-week period.

The festive season awakens something truly magical at Gleneagles. This year our enchanting Scottish folklore narrative unfolds as the hotel transforms into a mystical forest welcoming families and cherished guests to The Glorious Playground for an indulgent and unforgettable escape.

As we proudly celebrate a new century at Gleneagles we continue creating magic for our guests honouring our reputation as one of the worlds most distinguished hotels where timeless Scottish hospitality meets contemporary elegance.

Our Retail team deliver an exceptional service and were looking to attract dedicated Festive Retail Assistants to work alongside our team for an eight-week period from; 10th November 2024 to 4th January 2025 working from 9.30am to 6pm.

The retail arcade runs through the heart of the hotel with 9 shops and a pop-up Christmas area youll be supporting the team selling hampers and vouchers to our guests whilst also providing a wonderful Festive wrapping service. With pieces sourced from Europe and beyond the retail arcade is truly a unique Christmas shopping destination. This is your chance to be a part of that story.

The on target earning potential for this role is 14.77 / per hour - comprising a base hourly rate of 12.27 plus a qualified estimate of 2.50 per hour 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 GLENEAGLES

One of the worlds 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 Worlds Best Awards everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

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).

Heres a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• Taking pride in presenting our exquisite Gleneagles Festive Hampers youll ensure each one is perfectly arranged and beautifully displayed on our dedicated Festive stand
• Bringing creativity and attention to detail youll assist with the intricate wrapping and packaging of purchases from across our nine distinctive boutiques.
• As a flexible Sales Assistant youll support your colleagues and step into any of our boutiques as needed seamlessly adapting to the flow of the business.
• Demonstrating your genuine passion for retail youll deepen your product knowledge and share your enthusiasm with our guests proactively guiding them and responding to all enquiries with warmth and professionalism
• 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 5 star in every way

The kind of person were looking for:

• A natural go-getter youre proactive approachable and genuinely passionate about creating memorable moments for every guest with a keen understanding of what exceptional service truly means
• Exceptionally organised and adaptable you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment effortlessly prioritising tasks while remaining composed and attentive under pressure
• Confident with Point of Sale (POS) systems and experienced in back-office tools such as Excel you bring precision technical skill and an eye for detail to every aspect of your role
• 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

Time to let your hair down

• 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

Treats in your pocket

• 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!
• Free pay day lunch and monthly drinks offers
• A generous refer a friend scheme

Be our guest

• 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 estate

Investment in your development and wellbeing

• Pension scheme
• 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
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Complimentary access to our staff gym
• Gleneagles 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 role
• It is estimated that in 2025 our part-time employees can expect to receive around 2.50 in addition to their hourly rate

If youd like to be part of our festive team 2025and work in a culture where everyone is treated with kindness respect and fairness; where everyone can bring their best; and where everyone can be their Glorious Selves please forward your most recent CV to us today. We look forward to talking with you soon!

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