Job Description

Job Ref:

GLE2576

Branch:

The Gleneagles Hotel

Location:

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder

Salary/Benefits:

34,339 per annum

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

39

Posted date:

18/04/2025

Closing date:

20/05/2025

COME AND JOIN US . . .

We are currently seeking a warm, confident and self-motivated

Host

to join our Century Bar team.



Your working pattern will be 39 hours per week, across 5 days from 11am until 7.30pm.



The on target earning potential for this role is 34,339 / per annum - comprising a base salary of 26,039,52 plus a qualified estimate of 8,300 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 world's 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 The Times and Sunday Times 'Hotel of The Year 2024', everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures 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).

Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

You'll be delivering a warm and memorable welcome to the Century Bar for all our guests Proficient in host restaurant reservations and allowing for forward planning of table allocations on a daily basis; Maximising the usage of the bar seating and space available You'll play a significant part in making sure our guests are well looked after and our service runs without a hitch Having excellent knowledge of menu offerings as well as the wider estate and facilities available to our guests, you'll help recommend and advise on suggestions You'll be responsible for highlighting to the team on a daily basis VIP guests and any specific dietary requirements Managing all enquiries relating to the bar reservations from throughout the resort You'll be proficiently up selling and encouraging other team members to do the same at every opportunity Maintaining the highest standards of service, room preparation and presentation throughout our Century Bar You'll take a keen interest in the operation and develop suggestions as to ways of increasing quality of service 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

The kind of person

we're looking for

:

Having had experience within a luxury hospitality environment would be ideal, however having a great attitude is essential Your perspective and approach are always fresh; no matter how many times an issue has been presented to you, to your guest it's the first time You're a sociable person; both towards the guests you're looking after and your fellow colleagues You have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach and willingness to exceed guest expectations You want to be the best and work with the best - learning from the experts in our team and sharing your knowledge with us You have a high level of resilience and the ability to deal with fast-paced environments 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

What's in it for you:

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 yourPerkbox 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 BB 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 LA...to 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 full-time employees can expect to receive around 8,300 in addition to their annual salary

If you are our next

Host,

please forward your most recent CV to us today!



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