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Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
Auchterarder, Scotland
Posted: 26 Mar 2025
Deadline: 9 Apr 2025
Compensation: £12.50 per hour
Paid Fixed term / contract
Job description
We are looking to recruit a Seasonal Vegetable Gardener with practical experience of growing vegetables and a thorough understanding of cultivating plants, from seeding to harvesting, as you will be involved in growing produce to exceptionally high-quality for our busy restaurant.
This position involves working in all aspects of crop production including weeding, planting, propagation, the meticulous and precise harvesting and processing of crops for the kitchen, digging, wheelbarrow work and crop maintenance. This is a physically demanding job with outdoor practical skills involved, working in all weather conditions, requires stamina, strength and focus throughout the busy season.
You must have the ability to complete all tasks in a thorough, meticulous and time efficient manner. Excellent communication and observational skills. Consistency and an eye for detail with a desire to achieve high standards throughout. You must be committed, an honest time-keeper and be trustworthy, with a common-sense approach.
The site is at a quiet, rural location - own transport/accommodation is essential.
The interview will include practical tasks as well as a more ‘formal’ standard interview, references will be required.
We will consider applicants only from those already legally able to work and reside in the UK.
Application information
For a detailed job description please contact jo@andrewfairlie.co.uk or to apply for the position please email introducing yourself and why you would suit this role along with your CV and working background.
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About Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
We are a 2 Star Michelin restaurant situated within the Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland. We take pride in using locally sourced produce and for the past 10 years have been growing our own vegetables/herbs/microgreens/edible flowers, maximizing the summer months and preserving for the winter months.
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