One of the things that makes Douneside House special is our exceptional team who believe in the ethos of Douneside House and The MacRobert Trust. Our team are committed to ensuring we exceed expectations.
Available catering and hospitality jobs are listed below. If you would like to join our award winning team, and you meet the requirements for the available position, please send a covering note and your CV to recruitment@themacroberttrust.org.uk - we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour plus gratuities
Douneside House is a 4* country house in a lovely setting in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join us on a full-time basis. Shifts will be a mixture of mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
The Kitchen Assistant role is very important to the smooth running of the whole kitchen. It's hard work but we can guarantee your shift will fly by and you'll be working in a supporting and fun team. Without this person, the kitchen can't function!
Your job will include:
· Ensure basic cleaning jobs are carried out efficiently.
· Collect and wash up pots and pans.
· Clean food preparation areas and equipment, in addition to crockery and cutlery.
· Unload food and equipment deliveries.
· Keep the storeroom organised.
· Keep work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised.
We are looking for someone who is hard working, and a good team worker. Ideally, you will have some previous experience working in a kitchen, or providing cleaning services.
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@themacroberttrustorg.uk
Benefits:
Company events
30 days holiday per year
Company pension
Employee discount
Complimentary on-site gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Income Protection
The MacRobert Trust is a dynamic and forward-thinking charity committed to taking positive action on diversity and inclusion. We believe that people can achieve great things, no matter their backgrounds. Our mission is to create opportunities and nurture talent so everyone can reach their full potential.
Position Published: 29/04/2025
Job Types: 40 hours per week, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour plus gratuities
Douneside House is an award-winning, country house hotel set within the grounds of the MacRobert Estate in Aberdeenshire.
We are looking for an F&B Assistant to join our award-winning, friendly, and supportive team. You should love working with others, be passionate about fine dining, and always want to go the extra mile to make sure our guests have a lovely experience.
Owned by a charitable Trust, we know our team is our biggest asset, and you'll be treated as an individual.
You should always enjoy delivering an excellent standard of customer service. We aim to have a warm and welcoming atmosphere alongside professional and efficient service and, of course, amazing food! You should be confident in delivering a high-end restaurant experience. Knowledge of food and wine is an advantage, but full training will be offered. A great personality is also key to our team at Douneside.
The ideal candidate:
- Previous Restaurant/ Waiting experience
- Confident mixing drinks
- Friendly and professional
- Enjoys learning about food and fine wine
- Well presented and professional appearance
Our restaurant team covers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner service, so various shifts are available.
We have a full-time, permanent position available, which will likely require weekend work. We also have live-in accommodation available in the village of Tarland.
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@themacroberttrust.org.uk
Benefits:
Company events
Employee discount
Free parking
Complimentary on-site gym membership
Life insurance
Income Protection
Relocation assistance
The MacRobert Trust is a dynamic and forward-thinking charity committed to taking positive action on diversity and inclusion. We believe that people can achieve great things, no matter their backgrounds. Our mission is to create opportunities and nurture talent so everyone can reach their full potential.
Position Published: 29/04/2025
Department: Food and Beverage