Pastry 'Ironside' Chef, St Columba Hotel, Argyll and the Islands

The St Columba Hotel is located on a very beautiful island off the West Coast of Scotland. Although the island is small, it is a popular tourist destination and is very busy during the summer months. Our hotel has 27 bedrooms and a restaurant which serves up to 60 for dinner and many more at lunchtime.

We are committed to serving freshly prepared, delicious food and aim to use local and organic produce when possible. Our certified organic garden produces much of our salad and vegetables; breads and baking are produced on the premises, and we are licensed as a fish buyer so we can buy fish and seafood directly from local boats.

The quality of our food is central to the hotel’s reputation and our kitchen is a busy place.
We aim for an environment where, under the direction of our Head Chef, all members of the team can learn as well as having the opportunity to input their own ideas and experience.

We currently have a vacancy for a Pastry Chef.

You will be responsible for the regular daily baking of breads, shortbread and scones as well as a range of baked good for our popular afternoon teas. You will have some input and responsibility for both lunch and dinner desserts, as well as any special requests, such as birthday cakes. As an integral part of the kitchen team, you will also get involved in lots of our other areas of operation. We have a truly integrated team approach here, so that on your days off or on busy periods the other chefs will fill-in or help, and it’s expected that you will do the same for them.

This role would be suitable for someone who has gained some experience and is now looking for a position where they can develop their skills and knowledge.

The right candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and have good communication skills and attention to detail. We require a high standard of work and an excellent level of customer care from all our staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to live and work in a beautiful and unique place. You will be expected to work 5 days out of 7 and will have paid holidays during the season – so plenty of time to explore the island and the surrounding area!

The hotel is seasonal and this position is available from the end of March until the end of October, (though this may be extended slightly).

All applicants must be fluent in English and have the right to work in the UK.

Please email recruitment@stcolumba-hotel.co.uk and let us know why you are interested in working here, and include a current CV and contact details for at least two referees.

We also have opportunities for partners to work in the hotel in a variety of roles within our restaurant, housekeeping, and the kitchen.