Jobs and Employment Opportunites in Gretna Green and Gretna with Gretna Green Since 1754
Gretna Green Ltd is a fourth-generation family business, founded in 1885, involved in tourism, hospitality, retail, weddings and agriculture. Gretna Green has over 260 years of history and heritage, marrying couples since 1754, and is now a world-class, award-winning wedding destination, with a 5-Star Scottish Visitor Attraction, and two hotels.
Current Vacancies
Last Updated: 18th October 2024
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Our focus as a forward-thinking company is the growth and development of our colleagues both personally and professionally. We invest time in training, development and one on one coaching from our extremely motivated, knowledgeable and Experienced Senior Team and Directors.
Your exciting journey begins with our comprehensive, engaging and informative interview process, hosted by our leaders in our business and if successful, move to the next stage, your induction and probationary periods, supported by colleagues and representatives from every department to ensure that you benefit entirely from the huge range of knowledge and experience that only our “uniqueness” as a multi-strand company can provide.
As a community-spirited company, with family at its very heart, we want colleagues to enjoy the benefits that we provide and feel valued and supported throughout their time with the “Gretna Green Family”.
- Do you want to be a part of that family?
- Do you want to feel valued and respected in your job role and know that any career aspirations are encouraged?
- Are you ready to become a part of the very history of Gretna Green and to share our stories with our visitors and guests to make their experience special to them?
Then see if you have the skillset, experience and qualifications that we need!
With a continuous programme of investment in facilities and staff, to create a world-class 5-star visitor attraction in Gretna Green, our local family business - Gretna Green Ltd - are seeking a team of well-motivated people to deliver excellent service; across both retail and catering operations, at one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions.
Including our 5-star, award-winning, Visit Scotland Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop, as well as at our 4-star hotel Smiths at Gretna Green, our 3-Star hotel Greens at Gretna and our newest ventures the Old Toll Bar and Gretna Hall Historic Marriage House and Hotel.
Please find details of these positions below and for further information on any of the roles or to apply, please contact us on - [email protected]
Food & Beverage Manager
Location: Gretna Green, Scotland, UK
Gretna Green Ltd
With over 260 years of history and heritage, joining couples since 1754, we are a world-class, award-winning wedding destination, with a 5-star visitor attraction, retail and 2 hotels. We remain a unique family owned and run business.
Job Description
As our Food & Beverage Manager, you'll inspire a dedicated team to deliver extraordinary moments for our guests, turning meals into memories at our distinguished restaurant and bar operations. Your creative vision and business acumen will drive success while nurturing a culture of exceptional service. We're looking for someone who can craft remarkable dining experiences, lead and mentor our talented team, shape our future offerings, and drive business growth while maintaining our high standards. If you believe in the power of hospitality to create lasting memories and have the leadership skills to make it happen, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve consistently excellent service, margins and exceed sales targets, ensuring regular stocktaking is carried out and action is taken in response to results.
- Promote and represent the ethos of Gretna Green via excellent communication skills in order to respond to individual customer or guest needs and requirements. Whilst having full knowledge of the products and facilities the Hotel has to offer.
- Provide supportive, fair and strong leadership skills via leading by example and ensuring the development, challenge and mentoring of the food and beverage team.
- Delivery of food service, on time and on budget to required standard on every occasion
- Delivery with highly participative and communicative style
- Determine menus, wine lists and price lists, in line with company standards whilst planning and carrying out the food and beverage promotion schedule.
- Report issues of maintenance and faulty appliances to the Maintenance Manager to ensure prompt repair
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work
- Implementing any strategic changes to selling and communicating to the team.
- Be involved with HR and the recruitment of all food and beverage colleagues.
- Ensure that every member of the F&B Service Team receives the required training and assessment to fulfil all legislative and company requirements and to develop the skills and capability required in their job and to ensure this training and assessments are recorded.
- Actively encourage and manage the development of the team through appraisal, review meetings, etc. to deliver the business objectives.
- Ensure that there are appropriate professional standards of behaviour in the department.
- Monitor the standards of work, working practices, productivity, and standards of customer care of the members of the department.
- Ensure that the members of the department are kept informed of the departmental / hotel / company targets and performance.
- Promote teamwork within the department and with other departments.
- Actively engage in your own personal development to benefit the business and improve your personal skills.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous relevant hotel experience in a supervisory/management role is essential.
- Experience of IT Skills Word/Excel and Reslynx would be advantageous.
- Can work on own initiative to deal with problems and opportunities.
- Communicate a vision of success which the team want to be part of
- High attention to detail
- Time Management
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Decision making
- Excellent communication skills
- Approachable and outgoing
- Credibility in building and maintaining work relationships for business success
- Dedication and motivation
- Flexibility in working hours especially evenings and weekends
Benefits and Remuneration
Location: Gretna Green – on-site
Holidays: 30 days holiday per annum (including bank/public holidays) plus birthday day off
Rate of pay: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Days: Monday-Sunday, with cover for public holidays as required
Why Gretna Green is the Place to Be:
- A Magical Atmosphere: Gretna Green has been known for centuries as a place of romance and adventure. Every workday, you’ll be part of the energy and history that makes this location so unique and special.
- Great for Flexibility: We offer flexible shifts that fit around your commitments, making it easy to balance work and personal life.
- Grow with Us: Whether it’s your first job or you’re looking to gain more experience in hospitality, we offer plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills.
- Make an Impact Daily: Your work will ensure our spaces are always welcoming, clean, and efficient—an essential part of keeping our team happy and productive.
- Team Spirit: You’ll be joining a supportive, fun-loving team who work hard but know how to make every day enjoyable.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
30 days holiday plus a Birthday Day Off (FTE): Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday to relax, recharge, and pursue your passions outside of work.
Company Events: Join us for awesome company events and exciting celebrations – there’s always something to look forward to!
Company Pension: Secure your future with a contributory pension plan which we also pay into, helping you build a strong financial foundation.
Free meal on shift: Enjoy complimentary food options whenever you’re on shift. Or discounted treats!
Employee Discounts: Shop till you drop with exclusive employee discounts across all our stores and services.
Free Parking: Say goodbye to parking fees. We offer free onsite parking for all our team members.
To apply please email [email protected] with your CV.
Closing date: 31st December 2024
Groundsperson
Location: Gretna Green, Scotland, UK
Gretna Green Ltd
With over 260 years of history and heritage, joining couples since 1754, we are a world-class, award-winning wedding destination, with a 5-star visitor attraction, retail and 2 hotels. We remain a unique family owned and run business.
Job Description
As our Groundsperson you will keep our grounds looking their best year round through expert garden maintenance and seasonal planning. Create welcoming outdoor spaces that wow our visitors and match our 4-star standards.
You'll handle everything from lawn care to decorative displays, making sure our gardens are both beautiful and safe. Your green thumb will help make lasting first impressions for our guests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Head Gardener to plan and undertake required maintenance and improvement works on all land, gardens and external areas to a high standard and to plan.
- Successfully ensuring that allocated grounds and gardens are well maintained and presented to a high standard.
- Safely and efficiently carrying out the agreed grass cutting, hedge cutting, planting, shrub and tree maintenance, fence/boundary repairs including paving and pathways to a planned schedule throughout the year across all Gretna Green Ltd sites with an eye on safe use of equipment and machinery at all times.
- Knowledgeably advising on planting of the most appropriate flowers, shrubs and trees in the appropriate areas to ensure gardens meet the required presentation standards.
- Effectively undertaking trimming trees, shrubs and hanging baskets as part of a planned maintenance schedule and at ad hoc times when required and when visually action is identified as being necessary.
- Proactively keeping all external areas free from litter and unsightly debris, including undertaking the emptying of waste and bins across the hotel and retail sites.
- Actively ensuring the cleanliness and neat presentation of work areas, vehicles and equipment at all times.
- Competently and safely undertake routine and scheduled maintenance on plant and equipment ensuring they are kept in good working order.
- Deal with chemicals in a safe and appropriate way including pesticides and herbicides using correct PPE and in accordance with COSHH rules and maintaining accurate and timely up to date records as required.
- Complying at all times with health and safety regulations, adopting safe working practices to protect yourself, colleagues and customers.
- Ensuring that all statutory and legal obligations are met whilst at work.
Health and Safety
- Always look after own health and safety and that of others.
- Anticipate possible and probably hazards and threats and take preventative or corrective actions.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of near misses, accidents and incidents, following established protocols and legislative requirements.
General
- Any other duties as assigned which reasonably fall within skill set and abilities which may be required from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Good knowledge of all ground maintenance and landscaping with previous experience is essential.
- Full UK driving license essential.
- Formal horticultural qualification preferred or willingness to work towards one.
- Use of landscaping equipment such as ride on mowers, strimmer’s and self-propelled lawn mower.
- Mechanical and plant maintenance experience essential.
- Up to date knowledge of related health and safety regulations e.g. the regulation of pesticides
- The ability to work unsupervised, to follow clear instructions and have excellent time management skills.
- An awareness of the importance of customer service and an eye for detail.
- Chainsaw certificate desirable
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate desirable.
- The ability to manage own workload essential.
- Knowledge of hospitality industry desirable.
- Approachable and outgoing
- Credibility in building and maintaining work relationships for business success
- Dedication and motivation
- Flexibility in working hours including weekends
Benefits and Remuneration
Location: Gretna Green – on-site
Holidays: 30 days holiday per annum (including bank/public holidays) plus birthday day off
Rate of pay: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Days: Monday-Sunday, with cover for public holidays as required
Why Gretna Green is the Place to Be:
- A Magical Atmosphere: Gretna Green has been known for centuries as a place of romance and adventure. Every workday, you’ll be part of the energy and history that makes this location so unique and special.
- Great for Flexibility: We offer flexible shifts that fit around your commitments, making it easy to balance work and personal life.
- Grow with Us: Whether it’s your first job or you’re looking to gain more experience in hospitality, we offer plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills.
- Make an Impact Daily: Your work will ensure our spaces are always welcoming, clean, and efficient—an essential part of keeping our team happy and productive.
- Team Spirit: You’ll be joining a supportive, fun-loving team who work hard but know how to make every day enjoyable.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
30 days holiday plus a Birthday Day Off (FTE): Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday to relax, recharge, and pursue your passions outside of work.
Company Events: Join us for awesome company events and exciting celebrations – there’s always something to look forward to!
Company Pension: Secure your future with a contributory pension plan which we also pay into, helping you build a strong financial foundation.
Free meal on shift: Enjoy complimentary food options whenever you’re on shift. Or discounted treats!
Employee Discounts: Shop till you drop with exclusive employee discounts across all our stores and services.
Free Parking: Say goodbye to parking fees. We offer free onsite parking for all our team members.
To apply please email [email protected] with your CV.
Closing date: 31st December 2024
Job Title: Cook
Location: Gretna Green, Scotland, UK
Gretna Green Ltd
With over 260 years of history and heritage, joining couples since 1754, we are a world-class, award-winning wedding destination, with a 5-star visitor attraction, retail and 2 hotels. We remain a unique family owned and run business.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes consistently. Flexibility, creativity, and strong leadership skills are essential for success in this role. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking food, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare food items in accordance with company recipes and standards, ensuring timely service and adherence to quality standards.
- Assist in planning and executing menus for catering events, contributing innovative ideas to enhance our seasonal offerings.
- Collaborate with the Chef and kitchen team to fulfil various tasks and support daily operations.
- Contribute ideas for seasonal menu changes and offer creative input to enhance the dining experience.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen area, including workstations, storage areas, and equipment.
- Receive food deliveries, inspecting items for quality and ensuring proper storage and rotation.
- Conduct temperature checks regularly and record findings to ensure food safety standards are met.
- Complete relevant health and safety documentation and adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in the Calendar Events committee, providing innovative menu ideas and assisting with event execution.
- Demonstrate proficiency in stock control, ordering, and minimising waste to maximize profitability.
- Provide leadership and support to kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience in catering or culinary roles.
- Level 2 Food Safety Certification, COSSH, and Level 2 Health & Safety (training provided if needed).
- Sound knowledge of food allergens and compliance management.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience leading a team.
- Familiarity with stock control systems and inventory management.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Schedule and Compensation:
- Full-time position (40-hour contract) with flexibility across 7 days to meet business needs.
- Shift work required to accommodate peak trading, off-peak periods, and special events.
- Salary commensurate with experience and skill level.
Benefits and Remuneration
Location: Gretna Green – on-site
Holidays: 30 days holiday per annum (including bank/public holidays) plus birthday day off
Rate of pay: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Days: Monday-Sunday, with cover for public holidays as required
Why Gretna Green is the Place to Be:
- A Magical Atmosphere: Gretna Green has been known for centuries as a place of romance and adventure. Every workday, you’ll be part of the energy and history that makes this location so unique and special.
- Great for Flexibility: We offer flexible shifts that fit around your commitments, making it easy to balance work and personal life.
- Grow with Us: Whether it’s your first job or you’re looking to gain more experience in hospitality, we offer plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills.
- Make an Impact Daily: Your work will ensure our spaces are always welcoming, clean, and efficient—an essential part of keeping our team happy and productive.
- Team Spirit: You’ll be joining a supportive, fun-loving team who work hard but know how to make every day enjoyable.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
30 days holiday plus a Birthday Day Off (FTE): Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday to relax, recharge, and pursue your passions outside of work.
Company Events: Join us for awesome company events and exciting celebrations – there’s always something to look forward to!
Company Pension: Secure your future with a contributory pension plan which we also pay into, helping you build a strong financial foundation.
Free meal on shift: Enjoy complimentary food options whenever you’re on shift. Or discounted treats!
Employee Discounts: Shop till you drop with exclusive employee discounts across all our stores and services.
Free Parking: Say goodbye to parking fees. We offer free onsite parking for all our team members.
To apply please email [email protected] with your CV.
Closing date: 31st December 2024