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.

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.

Chef de Partie –  up to £30,000

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 £30,000
  • 28 days’ holiday pro rata
  • Whites will be supplied following a successful trial period
  • Auto enrolment pension
  • Group discounts on 7H hotels and F&B offering
  • Free spa and leisure club access when visiting hotels
  • Training opportunities across the portfolio to progress your career
  • Long service recognition
  • Complimentary overnight stay within probation period
  • Free Club Membership (hotels with clubs)
  • Birthday – Enjoy your birthday off!
  • Employee of the month

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

 

PASTRY CHEF de Partie –  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
  • Group discounts on 7H hotels and F&B offering
  • Free spa and leisure club access when visiting hotels
  • Training opportunities across the portfolio to progress your career
  • Long service recognition
  • Complimentary overnight stay within probation period
  • Free Club Membership (hotels with clubs)
  • Birthday – Enjoy your birthday off!
  • Employee of the month

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

 

Spa Therapist – £11.28 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 £11.28 per hour/ 40 hours per week
  • 28 days’ holiday pro rata
  • Auto enrolment pension
  • Auto enrolment pension
  • Group discounts on 7H hotels and F&B offering
  • Free spa and leisure club access when visiting hotels
  • Training opportunities across the portfolio to progress your career
  • Long service recognition
  • Complimentary overnight stay within probation period
  • Free Club Membership (hotels with clubs)
  • Birthday – Enjoy your birthday off!
  • Employee of the month

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