Festive Waiter (2 weeks)

Job Ref: GLE3589

Branch: The Gleneagles Hotel

Location: The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder

Salary/Benefits: £16.94

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39

Posted date: 08/10/2026

Closing date: 08/11/2026

We are seeking a dedicated festive team who share our commitment to excellence and love for creating unforgettable guest experiences, to join us for a two-week period.

The festive season awakens something truly magical at Gleneagles. This year, our enchanting Scottish folklore narrative unfolds as the hotel transforms into a mystical forest, welcoming families, and cherished guests to The Glorious Playground for an indulgent and unforgettable escape.

As we proudly celebrate a new century at Gleneagles, we continue creating magic for our guests, honouring our reputation as one of the world's most distinguished hotels, where timeless Scottish hospitality meets contemporary elegance.

The on target earning potential for this role is £16.94 / per hour - comprising a base hourly rate of £12.84, plus a qualified estimate of £4.10 per hour in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards.

ABOUT GLENEAGLES

One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and country retreats, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys and Number One Resort in the UK Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

Location; Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).

Festive package details;

• We'll need you to be fully available from Monday 21st December, to Monday 4th January inclusive
• You'll have eleven days of work, this includes one day of service excellence training

You'll also receive;

• World-class experience in one of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels, learning from the best in the business
• The opportunity to have a complimentary career consultation, if you’re keen to explore wider opportunities with us beyond the Festive period

No prior experience is required. For the majority of roles, we’re looking for candidates aged over 18, however there are a few exceptions.

• About gratuities service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the hotel that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role

• It is estimated that in 2026, our part-time employees can expect to receive around £2.50 in addition to their hourly rate

If you'd like to be part of our f****estive team 2025 and work in a culture where everyone is treated with kindness, respect and fairness; where everyone can bring their best; and where everyone can be their Glorious Selves, please forward your most recent CV to us today. We look forward to talking with you soon!

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