Night Chef 16hrs per week

  • All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, no sponsorship will be provided for this position.
About Us At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red star, award-winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times. Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team? With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service. People are our passion and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests.

We are a forward-thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught! Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team.

We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month.

Whilst working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme and FREE fitness access.

Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also offer superb discounts in our restaurants, shops, spa and room rates. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself.

A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?

  • All benefits subject to availability
About The Role Our award-winning kitchen team have an exciting new opportunity for Senior Chef de Parties, Nights to join us on a permanent basis working in the Main Kitchen. You will prepare a variety of refined and beautifully presented offerings all crafted with finest sourced Scottish produce and be responsible for having your own section whilst gaining invaluable guidance and development within a multi outlet hotel kitchen. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced luxury environment. In this role you will exceed the food quality expectations of the Old Course Hotel guests whilst being responsible for the daily successful operation of the night menu.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Prepare all foods necessary for service to the demonstrated culinary standards and to the quantities according to the forecast.
  • Prepare all foods, maintaining the established pace of service.
  • Prepare all dietary requirements in foods requested as part of our customer focus directives.
  • Ensure that foods prepared to not fall in the temperature danger zone during storage and preparation or service.
  • Sanitise all cutting boards and utensils after fabricating any raw meat, fish or poultry products.
  • Maintain the knife safety standards as viewed in the safety video during culinary department orientation.
  • Have a working knowledge of all equipment that is within your job duties and know how to assemble, disassemble and clean this equipment.
  • Ability to work as an individual to service guest during the night in 24 hour kitchen
  • Setup up breakfast MEP for the breakfast service team
To be successful in this role you will have the following qualities and experience:
  • A solid knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques is essential along with being competent in the following: meat, fish and poultry cooking, and the preparation of vegetables, basic stocks, soups, and sauce.
  • The ability to demonstrate competencies and skills within the kitchen and enjoy working as part of a team.
  • SVQ 1 & 2, an MVQ or equivalent.
  • The ability to work all stations of the kitchen.
  • Minimum of 2 years of previous culinary experience
Hours

Permanent Part Time 16hrs

21:30hrs – 06:00hrs

Salary

£13,336.96 per annum + tronc

£16.03 per hour

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Dine On Us – Enjoy free meals and refreshments every day in our complimentary staff canteen, including hot meals, salad bar, tea, coffee & soft drinks.
  • Exclusive Resort Perks – Treat yourself to generous discounts across the resort from award winning restaurants, luxury room stays and in our Pro Shop (St Andrews only PGA approved pro shop)
  • Kohler Group Benefits – Unlock even more savings with our wider discounts across the Kohler family.
  • Wellness, Your Way – Enjoy free access to our on-site Kohler Waters Fitness Centre, featuring a fully equipped gym, 20-metre pool, sauna and hot tub. Relax, recharge, repeat.
  • Plan Your Future – We’ll help you get access to the right information through complimentary mortgage consultations.
  • Cycle2Work – Stay active and save money with our Cycle2Work programme, good for you and the planet.
  • Perkbox – Enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and monthly treats all in one easy app.
  • Get Rewarded - Earn fantastic rewards on our Global Recognition Platform and introduce great talent to our team through our generous Refer a Friend scheme.
  • 24/7 Wellbeing Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme is available around the clock, offering confidential guidance whenever you need it.
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.
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