Gloagburn Farm Shop
Work with Gloagburn Farm Shop
The Opportunity
Gloagburn is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, maintain exceptional service standards, and support the ongoing growth of their 130-cover restaurant.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operational Leadership - Overseeing the full restaurant operation to ensure consistent, high-quality service and food standards.
- Team Management - Training, developing, and motivating the front-of-house team to deliver excellent customer experiences.
- Customer Experience - Maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, managing feedback professionally, and continuously improving service quality.
- Financial Oversight - Supporting budgeting, pricing, stock control, and minimising wastage.
- Collaboration - Working closely with Directors and the kitchen team to improve the offering and drive business goals.
This role requires an experienced hospitality manager with at least three years in a similar environment, strong financial awareness, and a food hygiene qualification.
About Gloagburn Farm Shop
Gloagburn Farm Shop, established in 2003, is a popular family-run destination in Perthshire, known for championing local food and rural craft. Set on a working farm near Perth, it combines a well-stocked shop with a café, butchery, and seasonal attractions. Its shelves are filled with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, baked goods, preserves, and gifts sourced from Scottish suppliers.
The café serves hearty breakfasts, lunches, and homemade cakes, often using ingredients sourced directly from the shop. Outdoors, visitors can explore the farm park, playground, and surrounding fields, making the site especially appealing to families.
With a welcoming atmosphere and a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and community, Gloagburn offers an enjoyable taste of modern Scottish farm life. Events, workshops, and friendly staff help create a relaxed, memorable experience year-round.
Gloagburn Farm Shop Values
Gloagburn Farm Shop is all about local pride, quality, and community. At its core, the business values supporting Scottish farmers and producers, keeping supply chains short, transparent, and ethical.
There’s a strong culture of sustainability and seasonality - food is sourced responsibly, waste is minimised, and the working farm is part of everyday life rather than a backdrop.
The atmosphere reflects a warm, family-run ethos: welcoming, down-to-earth, and inclusive. It’s a place where visitors are encouraged to slow down, connect with where their food comes from, and enjoy the countryside.
Overall, Gloagburn blends traditional rural values with a modern, customer-focused approach - honest food, friendly people, and a genuine connection to land and community.
Future Direction
Gloagburn is looking to refine its offering while planning for the future. The business has exciting plans for the development and expansion of both its hospitality and retail departments, with a clear vision for the next 5, 10, and 20 years.
These projects are intended to strengthen its position within the hospitality and retail sectors as a leader in championing Scottish produce.
Gloagburn is seeking someone to join the team as it prepares for and undertakes the next phase of its evolution, maintaining its commitment to fresh, simple, and tasty food served in a friendly and relaxed environment.
