Head Chef, Asian Restaurant

We are currently seeking an exceptional innovative and commercially astute Head Chef to lead our exciting new Asian restaurant launching in spring/summer 2027.

The restaurant will be inspired by some of the greatest culinary capitals of Asia bringing together exceptional Japanese and Chinese cuisine world-class drinks and cocktails immersive design and genuine hospitality to create an experience unlike anywhere else in Scotland.

The new restaurant will be housed in the North Lodge a standalone building nestled in the grounds of the hotel. Throughout the years the lodge has served many different purposes once housing the office of Jackie Stewart who founded the Shooting School at Gleneagles in 1985.

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 (1hr) Glasgow or Dundee (50mins) Stirling and Perth (25mins).

• Leading our newest culinary venture youll bring together creative vision exceptional leadership and commercial expertise to create a truly distinctive dining destination and set a new benchmark for Asian cuisine at Gleneagles
• Shaping the creation and evolution of the menu youll showcase your culinary creativity through exceptional dishes and engaging tasting experiences for key stakeholders and colleagues championing exceptional product knowledge throughout the kitchen and front of house
• Bringing together quality consistency and commercial awareness youll ensure every dish is meticulously costed specified and documented while delivering against agreed financial targets
• Ensuring the kitchen is equipped to deliver exceptional results every day youll lead workforce planning activities managing staffing levels rotas and holidays to support both operational success and team engagement
• Building strong partnerships with our Restaurant Management and Front of House teams youll create a collaborative culture where communication shared passion and attention to detail deliver an outstanding guest experience
• Through inspirational leadership and coaching youll nurture a high-performing team culture where continuous learning creativity and excellence thrive
• Working closely with our Culinary Development Partner youll help shape team engagement training talent development and recruitment building a high-performing brigade from the ground up
• Leading from the front with a visible and hands-on approach youll build strong relationships across the business working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional operational standards and guest experiences
• Championing the very highest standards of food quality consistency food safety and health & safety youll bring a meticulous eye for detail and a proactive solutions-focused approach to every aspect of the operation
• 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

• A recognised expert in Asian cuisine youll bring the vision creativity and passion required to establish one of Scotlands most exciting new dining destinations; an accomplished culinary professional who is driven by continuous improvement always refining your skills broadening your knowledge and striving for excellence
• Significant experience working within high-quality fast-paced Asian dining environments with a clear understanding of what it takes to consistently deliver exceptional food and memorable guest experiences
• Balancing creative thinking with operational excellence comes naturally to you alongside a strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to deliver agreed financial and business outcomes
• You have a comprehensive understanding of food safety compliance and kitchen best practice underpinned by an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards at all times
• Comfortable navigating multiple priorities and changing demands you thrive in a fast-moving environment and take pride in delivering work of an exceptional level
• Passionate about developing people you enjoy coaching mentoring and inspiring others creating an environment where individuals and teams can flourish
• Inclusive ambitious and collaborative in your approach youll be motivated by creating extraordinary experiences for both guests and colleagues
• Recognised for your ability to inspire and influence others you combine confidence with humility creating an environment where people feel supported valued and motivated to succeed
• Above all youll embody our values leading with integrity care and respect and helping to build a culture where people feel supported inspired and able to do their very best work
• 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

If you are ourHead Chef Asian Restaurantplease forward your most recent CV to us today!

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