Our Vacancies

Dalhousie Castle is a fortress fit for a king or queen with blissful spa facilities, 2 Rosette fine dining and 35 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Standing within its own 11-acre parkland estate on the banks of the River Esk, 8 miles south east of Edinburgh, our 13th century castle is a truly enchanting place to start, develop or progress your career in hospitality.

The Robert Parker Collection includes four specially selected properties, located in magnificent surroundings, offering our guests a luxurious experience in a home away from home. Our properties are located in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and Northumberland.

Please see our current vacancies below. If there are no positions that are of interest to you, we are happy to receive speculative applications which will be placed on file for a period of six months and we will be in touch should a suitable vacancy arise within this time.

Working at RPC Hotels: An employee’s perspective

Commis Chef – salary from £10.50 per hour

Full time or part time hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commis Chef to join our acclaimed kitchen team. You will be passionate about food and committed to going the extra mile for our guests, taking pride in our brand service values. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with excellent time management skills, will work autonomously and as part of a team and must be able to plan and prioritise their workload. Previous experience within an AA rosette kitchen is desirable.

The primary purpose of the job is to always provide excellent standards of food and consistent service to maximise customer satisfaction.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Work with the Chef de Partie on any kitchen section to the required standards set by management
Assisting in the food preparation process
Cooking and preparing elements of high-quality dishes
Preparing vegetables, meats, and fish
Assisting other Chefs
Helping with deliveries and restocking
Assisting with stock rotation
Cleaning stations
Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.

Employee Benefits

In return for your dedication to delivering high quality service and standards, we offer training, development, and progression opportunities in addition to other benefits such as hotel discounts and uniforms, including:

Competitive pay package
Additional holiday with long service
28 days’ holiday pro rata
Whites will be supplied following a successful trial period
Auto enrolment pension
Year-round complimentary use of the hotel’s leisure facilities
Complimentary afternoon tea for two – and every year of service
Complimentary lunch or dinner for two – and every year of service
One-night complimentary B&B – and every year of service (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
50% discount on food and beverage purchases
20% discount on published spa treatments and products (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
Staff discount card on B&B and DBB stays
Free parking on site
Staff meals while on duty
Gratuities

Please send a covering letter and CV to Alex Bryant at Alex.Bryant@dalhousiecastle.co.uk

Chef de Partie – up to £27,500

Working straight shifts up to 52 hrs a week

We are looking to appoint a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team of eight delivering outstanding cuisine in our two restaurants and busy function outlet. The role will involve delivering food to company standards, maintaining and rotating stock levels along with business on books, maintaining a high standard of hygiene in both personal and work area and following all food safety procedures. You’ll have the opportunity to bring ideas to the plate to further advance the food offering at the castle. We are looking for someone who works well as part of a team and strives to help others and with experience working in a busy kitchen.

BENEFITS

Salary £27,500
28 days’ holiday pro rata
Whites will be supplied following a successful trial period
Auto enrolment pension
Complimentary afternoon tea for two – and every year of service
Complimentary lunch or dinner for two – and every year of service
One-night complimentary B&B – and every year of service (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
50% discount on food and beverage purchases
20% discount on published spa treatments and products (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
Staff discount card on B&B and DBB stays
Free parking on site
Staff meals while on duty
Gratuities

Please send a covering letter and CV to Alex Bryant at Alex.Bryant@dalhousiecastle.co.uk

PASTRY CHEF – up to £30,000

Working straight shifts up to 52 hrs a week

We are looking to appoint a Pasty Chef to join our kitchen team of eight delivering outstanding cuisine in our two restaurants and busy function outlet. The role will involve delivering food to company standards, maintaining and rotating stock levels along with business on books, maintaining a high standard of hygiene in both personal and work area and following all food safety procedures. You’ll have the opportunity to bring ideas to the plate to further advance the food offering at the castle. We are looking for someone who works well as part of a team and strives to help others and with experience working in a busy kitchen.

BENEFITS

Salary £30,000
28 days’ holiday pro rata
Whites will be supplied following a successful trial period
Auto enrolment pension
Complimentary afternoon tea for two – and every year of service
Complimentary lunch or dinner for two – and every year of service
One-night complimentary B&B – and every year of service (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
50% discount on food and beverage purchases
20% discount on published spa treatments and products (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
Staff discount card on B&B and DBB stays
Free parking on site
Staff meals while on duty
Gratuities

Please send a covering letter and CV to Alex Bryant at Alex.Bryant@dalhousiecastle.co.uk

Spa Therapist – £10.31 per hour

Full time, 40 hours per week

We are recruiting for an experienced Beauty Therapist to work in the Aqueous Spa at Dalhousie Castle.

Our spa therapists are the face of the spa, communicating with different departments and guests alike, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience. The successful applicant will have previous experience in a high volume and high standard similar operation, hold a Beauty Therapy SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and possess excellent massage and skin expertise skills. You must be confident, professional and able to work on your own initiative, providing massage, facial, manicure, pedicure and waxing services to the highest standard, adhering to all company policies on health and safety. The role also involves assisting the Spa team with bookings and appointments scheduling, providing additional administration support if required, answering client calls in a polite and friendly manner and promoting the sale of branded products where appropriate. We are looking for someone who will deliver the highest level of customer service at all times – with warmth, respect, informality and professionalism.

BENEFITS

Salary £10.31 per hour/ 40 hours per week
28 days’ holiday pro rata
Auto enrolment pension
Complimentary afternoon tea for two – and every year of service
Complimentary lunch or dinner for two – and every year of service
One-night complimentary B&B – and every year of service (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
50% discount on food and beverage purchases
20% discount on published spa treatments and products (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
Staff discount card on B&B and DBB stays
Free parking on site

Please send a covering letter and CV to Alex Bryant at Alex.Bryant@dalhousiecastle.co.uk

SPA SUPERVISOR

Full time, 40 hours per week

We are recruiting for an experienced Beauty Therapist to oversee the Aqueous Spa at Dalhousie Castle.

BENEFITS

Salary £10.31 per hour/ 40 hours per week
28 days’ holiday pro rata
Auto enrolment pension
Complimentary afternoon tea for two – and every year of service
Complimentary lunch or dinner for two – and every year of service
One-night complimentary B&B – and every year of service (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
50% discount on food and beverage purchases
20% discount on published spa treatments and products (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
Staff discount card on B&B and DBB stays
Free parking on site

Please send a covering letter and CV to Alex Bryant at Alex.Bryant@dalhousiecastle.co.uk

FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSISTANTS – £9.76 – £10 per hour

Full time, 35 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Food & Beverage Assistant. As an F&B Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering exceptional service in our 2 AA rosette restaurant. Main duties include serving customers for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Successful applicants must have excellent customer service skills. No experience needed, just a great work ethic and a brilliant approach to customer and guest service – full training will be given.

BENEFITS

Salary £9.76 – £10 per hour/ 35 hours per week
28 days’ holiday pro rata
Auto enrolment pension
Complimentary afternoon tea for two – and every year of service
Complimentary lunch or dinner for two – and every year of service
One-night complimentary B&B – and every year of service (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
50% discount on food and beverage purchases
20% discount on published spa treatments and products (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
Staff discount card on B&B and DBB stays
Free parking on site

Please send a covering letter and CV to Alex Bryant at Alex.Bryant@dalhousiecastle.co.uk

FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR

Salary: £12.32 per hour

Reporting to: Food & Beverage Manager

Hours of work: Full-time

Responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of the food and beverage operation and assisting the Food & Beverage Manager in ensuring we are consistently improving our standards and ensuring that all sales opportunities and relevant cost controls within your department are maximised. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a high volume and high standard similar operation at a supervisory level and possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to support, and work with others from different parts of the hotel.

BENEFITS

In return for your dedication to delivering high quality service and standards, we offer training, development and progression opportunities in addition to other benefits such as hotel discounts and uniforms. Benefits include:

Competitive salary
Year round complimentary use of the hotels leisure and pool facilities
Complimentary afternoon tea for two – and every year of service
Complimentary lunch or dinner for two – and every year of service
One night complimentary B&B – and every year of service (in a Robert Parker Collection Hotel)
50% discount on food and beverage purchases
20% discount on published spa treatments and products
Staff discount card on B&B and DBB stays
28 days’ holiday pro rata
Auto enrolment pension

Please send a covering letter and CV to Alex Bryant at Alex.Bryant@dalhousiecastle.co.uk