Application for Employment

If you are interested in employment at Inverlochy Castle please take a moment to fill out the following form. Should there be a suitable vacancy available we will consider you for it and if there are no current positions available we will keep your application on file. Thank you for your time.

We currently have the following positions available:

Chef de Partie

Philip Carnegie our executive Head Chef is expanding his team in the Kitchen. We have a small dedicated and highly skilled team, Who pride themselves on their achievements. Applicants for this role should be able to organise and assist in the Smooth Running of their Section. Live In Accommodation Is Available.

Sommelier

We Are looking for an Individual with Flair Passion and Imagination who would like to join our Team here at Inverlochy. You must want to work at the highest level and be ambitious and self motivating. Duties include First Class Wine Service, Stocktaking, Ordering and Control as well as Cellar Management. Naturally excellent wine knowledge is essential. Live in Accommodation is Available.

Chef de Rang, Waiter/Waitress

Inverlochy Castle is a small country house hotel with 17 bedrooms which is frequently referred to as one of the best in the world and also holds a Michelin Star for its food and service within the restaurant. We work hard to achieve our high standards and attention to detail. We would hope candidates would be working with us for upto one year, if not for a longer period of time. Applicants must have a good level of English both spoken and understanding. Previous experience within hotel/restaurant industry is essential. We do ask that any applications should be in English please. We have live in accommodation available and staff meals are provided. A recent photograph along with your CV would be greatly appreciated.

Duty Manager/Head of Department

We are looking for an experienced/confident Duty Manager/Head of Department to join our management team at Inverlochy. We pride ourselves on the highest level of service and attention to detail is paramount. Inverlochy Castle is Scotland's finest country house hotel with 17 luxurious bedrooms and also a proud member of Relais and Chateaux.

We are constantly voted one of the best small hotels in the world. You should be of the highest professional calibre. You should be able to organise and motivate staff, and not afraid of hard work i.e. leading by example.

If you think you have what it takes then please contact us. Live in accommodation is availible. This is a full time position and you should be able to work within the United Kingdom and European community.

Applicants please contact Jane Watson, e-mail address: janewatson@inverlochy.co.uk

Position applied for

1. Personal Details:

Title: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss

First Names

Surname

Home Address

Postcode

Do you hold a valid driving licence?

If yes, do you have access to a car?

Details of any endorsements

National Insurance Number

Telephone Number (Home)

Telephone Number (Business)

Mobile Number

Email Address

Do you require a work permit
to enable you to live and work in the U.K?

2. Education:

Secondary Education

Further Education

Are you currently in or going to return to full or part time education?

If yes please give details

3. Previous Employment:

These details will be used to obtain references. References will only be taken up if we are looking to progress your application, following interview and/or offer of employment. If you are in employment one reference must be a senior member of that organisation. Other references should include either previous employers or educational in situations.
Please give details of ALL Full and Part time positions held over the last 5 years
Start with present/most recent employer.

Position & duties

Reason for leaving

Company Address

Postcode

Tel. No

Email

Nature of business

Name of referee & position in company

Position & duties

Reason for leaving

Company Address

Postcode

Tel. No

Email

Nature of business

Name of referee & position in company

Position & duties

Reason for leaving

Company Address

Postcode

Tel. No

Email

Nature of business

Name of referee & position in company

Please give details of any experience gained within the hospitality industry at any time

Please give details of any other customer service jobs you have held

4. Personal References:

If you are not currently in employment/education and have not been so in the last five years, please supply personal references who are not members of your family

Name

Address

Postcode

Tel. No

Email

Occupation

Relationship to you

Name

Address

Postcode

Tel. No

Email

Occupation

Relationship to you

5. More about you

You must complete this section in order for us to process your application.

What do you expect the position you have applied for to involve?

You should indicate in this section why you are interested in joining Inverlochy Castle, and why you think you would be suitable for this type of work. You may also wish to add here any other information that you feel relevant to your application.

Give an example of when you provided good customer service.

What do you consider to be your own greatest personal achievement to date and why?

6. Medical Health

Is there anything relating to your health or personal circumstances which we would need to take into consideration and/or which may mean that reasonable adjustments would need to be made to the job you have applied for?

Do you have any previous or current medical condition that we should be aware of?

If yes please give details

7. Equal Opportunities Monitoring

Inverlochy Castle is committed to equal opportunities and has a policy not to discriminate against employees or job applicants on the grounds of race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, nationality, sex, disability, marital status or religious belief. In order to monitor the effectiveness of our policy, and for no other reason, applicants are asked to complete the details below

Other (please specify)

8. Declaration

I understand that some or all of this information may be retained and hereby give consent to this data being used. I understand that my employment will be terminated without notice if references prove unsatisfactory or unobtainable, and that no monies will be paid in lieu of notice.

I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the foregoing information is correct and owing to the fact that any offer of employment is fidelity bonding, I understand that any false and misleading statement made by me on this application form will be sufficient grounds for termination of employment.