Gap Year programme, Food & Beverage Auchterarder, Scotland
Job description
COME AND JOIN US . . .
We are currently seeking ambitious and creative individuals to join our Gap Year programme in Food and Beverage.
Gap years are about challenging yourself to learn new skills, meet new people, try different experiences, open your horizons and discover fresh possibilities before forging your path.
You don’t need to buy a ticket to live overseas to make the most of a gap year; a gap year can be a chance to immerse yourself in the world of work to help you choose your next steps. The fully-paid Glen Gap Year experience is not just for school leavers; it’s for anyone looking for exceptional career development opportunities in Food & Beverage.
Whether you’re exploring your options, saving cash before college, deferring your university place, getting back into work after a break, or simply curious to try something a wee bit different, the 12-month Glen Gap Year is a ticket to practical experience, professional development and career success.
ABOUT GLENEAGLES
One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and country estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for nearly a century. Recently crowned ‘Best Hotel in the World’ in the Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards and ‘No. 1 UK Resort’ in the Conde Nast Traveller 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating exceptional hospitality experiences for our guests.
WORKING AT GLENEAGLES
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 (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).
If you’d like to apply for The Glen Gap Year, Food & Beverage please forward your most recent CV to us today!
More about the Glen Gap year in Food & Beverage:
Whether you are a waiter in the Dormy Clubhouse, a Bar Tender in the Century Bar or a Host in the Strathearn Restaurant, this placement in Food & Beverage offers unparalleled training and development experience
As you master the art of table service, learn the fundamentals of managing a section and gain transferable skills in customer relations, team work, communication and multi-tasking, you’ll be learning from some of the most talented professionals in the industry, within one of the world’s most exciting and beautiful venues
From Greenkeeping, Gun dog training and Golf Operations, to Marketing, Finance and Event Management, it’s time to roll up your sleeves, learn on the job and finish your Gap Year with gusto!
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 luxury in every way
The kind of person we're looking for:
Ambitious for your future, you have the determination to succeed, and have a desire to take your first steps into a career in hospitality with a luxury brand
Committed to your development, your attitude and approach are always positive and a you have a huge desire to deliver exceptional customer service
You’ll be an early bird some days and a night owl other, working flexibly during the week and weekends
Always organised in your approach with a willingness to exceed guest expectations, you have a keen eye for detail, and you want to be the best and work with the best – learning from the experts in our team
You have a high level of resilience and thrive in fast-paced environments, you're also a sociable person – both towards the guests you’re looking after and your fellow colleagues
You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you're 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; you're 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
The final month.....take your pick:
For your final four weeks at the Glen, it’s time to choose how you spend your time!
Perhaps you’re heading to university soon and want to gain work experience in the discipline you’ve chosen to study; maybe you’re looking to indulge a secret curiosity; push yourself out of your comfort zone; volunteer at a charity of your choice for a week; try something you’ve never even considered before; or perhaps you want to relive your favourite aspect of the Glen Gap Year experience and deepen your knowledge in hotel operations
The Glen Gap Year gives you the opportunity to throw caution to the wind for your final month at the hotel and go for it! From Greenkeeping, Gundog Training and Golf Operations, to Marketing, Finance and Event Management, it’s time to roll up your sleeves, learn on the job and finish your Glen Gap Year with gusto!
Completing your Glen Gap Year;
At the end of your gap year with us, we hope you’ll take with you many new skills, useful experiences and learnings, happy memories and friendships you’ll treasure forever
Before you finish, if you’re interested in future career opportunities at Gleneagles, our Talent Attraction team will invite you to a career consultation to support you in deciding your next steps, whether that’s securing part-time work with us during your studies, enrolling you on our Modern Apprenticeship Programmes, or offering you a full-time permanent position
You can also look forward to a fantastic range of perks & benefits:
The on target earning potential for this role is £25,880 / annual salary based on 39hrs per week over 5 days (including weekends) - comprising a base salary of £20,280, plus a qualified estimate of £5,600 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards
We offer a range of contracted hours to suit you and if you’re required to work overtime you’ll also be paid for every additional hour worked
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 for 2 nights per year at £65.00 per room B&B per night
Friends & Family rate of £95.00 B&B per night
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 LA...to name just a few
Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate
Investment in your development and wellbeing
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:
It is estimated that in 2023, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £5,600 in addition to their annual salary
