Purchased by The First Earl of Inchcape in 1917, Glenapp has been the much loved Scottish home of the Inchcape family ever since.

The Estate covers 5,250 hectares and is a thriving mix of countryside pursuits including the renowned high pheasant and partridge shoot, livestock farming, forestry, commercial and residential properties covering a huge variety of land types from heather clad hills to the fertile flood plains of the River App.

Glenapp has a history of providing some of the highest quality, challenging and sporting pheasant shooting in Scotland with notable and renowned drives throughout the Estate. The pheasant shoot combines perfectly with the partridge shoot which is established on the dramatic coastal cliffs, amid the high hills, deep glens and moorland fringe of the Estate allowing experienced guns a fantastic opportunity for challenging sport throughout the season.

At Glenapp we are committed to a future within a specialist dairy and beef farming operation and our milk and beef herds roam the Estate producing top quality milk for cheese production and Scottish quality assured beef.

Residential properties are available for let throughout the Estate on a short assured tenancies.

The Estate is managed in hand to a high standard with the aims always of being sustainable and operating in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Full-time Cook/Housekeeper (Permanent Position)

A Cook/Housekeeper is required to join the small but committed, dynamic team at Glenapp, a private family agricultural and sporting estate in South West Scotland.

The position comes with a competitive salary package including a double glazed and centrally heated house which neighbours the principal Estate house.

The properties that the family use, are much loved second homes to a large extended family based in England. Hence the role is variable and only very busy for relatively short periods at a time.

This position is based on a five-day working week, with time given off in lieu during seasonal peak demand.

Primary duties include:

• High quality, healthy meals for private and corporate guests, including, breakfasts, lunches and dinner parties.
• Curate the meal plans according to the host, whilst suggesting a range of options, taking note of preferences, allergies and intolerances.
• Bake and replenish fresh bread and cakes.
• Order provisions, ensuring the guests never run out of their favourites and leave fridges and freezers organised to cope with any eventualities.
• Housekeeper / domestic cleaning to a high standard for all aspects of a large house and associated vehicles, including, table laying, plating, washing up, laundry and security.
• Household management, including reconciliation of receipts, accounts, liaising with contractors and tradesmen when required.
• Organisation of additional part time assistance when required.
• Ensure the family and guests enjoy their stay.

Occasional other duties include:

• Babysitting and child and dog-minding, including sole charge.
• Proving meals for team members and meetings elsewhere on the Estate.
• Driving.

Requirements:

• Passionate about food with an expertise in a wide range of cuisines.
• Experienced, highly organised, flexible, and discreet.
• Energetic, thorough, kind, and warm.
• Country loving.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• A can-do attitude.
• Work will be demanding at times and will suit an intelligent energetic person (or potentially couple) who wants to be part of a developing business.

Assistance with potential employment opportunities for partner will be given in the correct circumstances.

Applications in writing to charlie.russell@glenapp.co.uk or informal enquiries to the estate office on 01465 831210.

Charlie Russell
Glenapp Estate Co Ltd
Glenapp Estate Office
Ballantrae
Girvan
South Ayrshire
KA26 0NY

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