Heritage Portfolio are known for creating stylish, memorable and glamorous events across Scotland. As the Multi Award winning Scottish Leading Independent Caterer, we have fantastic opportunities throughout our business for talented, dynamic, professional and passionate individuals to join our expanding team.

If we don’t have a job opportunity in your field at the moment then why not register your interest in a career with Heritage Portfolio.  If you think you have what it takes to join our team register your interest and we’ll email you when something matching your perfect job becomes available. All registrations are treated in the strictest of confidence.

Logistics Driver/Porter

Driver/Porter

Work for the UK Event Caterer of the Year within our Logistics Team:

Our logistics department currently has vacancies for driver/porters in the Edinburgh area, working with a modern fleet of vehicles and as part of a team committed to excellence, the position requires personnel with reliability & flexibility to achieve and maintain a high standard of delivery & service.

Working mostly evenings and weekends a good geographical knowledge of Scotland,
particularly of the Lothian’s, Edinburgh and the central belt are required.

Safety clothing and footwear are provided, good rates of pay.
Full clean digital license required.


Closing date for completed applications is 30/09/2010

To apply please send CVs to willie@heritageportfolio.co.uk or contact

Willie Livingstone
Logistics Manager
49 North Fort Street
Edinburgh
EH6 4HJ
0131 555 8470

Administrator

Administration experience, enjoy working in a busy office environment,

Work for the UK Event Caterer of the Year within our Event Design Team:

Your role will encompass initial contact with our wide portfolio of clients, taking enquiries, supporting the event design team through administration duties, data input and general office duties

With excellent telephone technique you will deal with initial enquiries, offer appropriate guidance to clients and promote “our” venues. You will be required to show initiative to pro actively interact with clients both over the telephone and on a face to face basis.

As the largest independent event caterer in Scotland, responsible for some of the
most stunning events in the country, this is a challenging but rewarding role.

Applicants must have:
Previous experience of a busy office environment
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
Good time management skills
Experience of working to tight deadlines
Admin skills including both email and microsoft word and basic excel
General office skills, i.e. photocopier, phones, etc
A high standard of personal presentation

The position is a full time permanent contract

To apply, please send CVs to either of the addresses below:
jobs@heritageportfolio.co.uk / linda@heritageportfolio.co.uk

or contact

Linda Martin
Principal Event Designer
Heritage Portfolio
49a North Fort Street
Edinburgh
EH6 4HJ

0131 555 2229
www.heritageportfolio.co.uk

Finance Clerk (Sales Ledger)

6 Month Maternity Cover

Experience in finance, love numbers, proactive and meticulous?

Work for “probably” the best SME Caterer in the country within our small finance team; you will have responsibility for the accurate processing of a variety of sales ledger financial information in addition to general administrative duties within the finance department supporting the head of finance in the preparation of management accounts.

You will posses excellent numerical and data processing skills, as well as an organised and methodical work ethic. Liaising with key clients and customers you will require discretion, integrity and good communication skills.

As the best SME event caterer in Scotland, responsible for some of the most stunning events in the country, this is a rare opportunity to join a well established team.

Applicants must have:

• Experience of Sage accounting software
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written
• Admin skills including the proficient use of Excel
• An excellent and consistent standard of work
• A positive outlook and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work within a team environment

This is a full time salaried position and is offered on a 6 month maternity cover with 1 month rolling thereafter basis based within Leith, Edinburgh. The successful applicant will be subject to a security vetting process. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26th October 2011.

To apply, please send CVs to: pam@heritageportfolio.co.uk or contact
Pam Lockhart
Heritage Portfolio
49 North Fort Street
Edinburgh
0131 555 8464
(www.heritageportfolio.co.uk)

Front of House Waiting & Barista Staff

Full and part time cafe staff & baristas required for Portrait Cafe at National Portrait Gallery, Queen Street.

This is a unique opportunity to join our cafe team in one of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings. The Scottish National Portrait Gallery re-opens its doors on 1st December 2011 after a £17.6 million refurbishment programe over the past 2 ½ years. We are going to have a much larger, brighter, contemporary cafe and we’re going to be busy! We are currently looking to recruit full-time/part time/week-end talented & experienced cafe staff to work within this fabulous building.

We are extremely passionate about food, customer service and standards. Our emphasis is on great food, served with a smile! As Scotland’s largest independent day attraction and event caterer, this is going to be a challenging but exciting position.

Applicant must have:
Proven experience within a similar capacity
Great coffee making skills
Enthusiastic, able to multi task
A passion & drive for great service and tasty food! Previous experience of food preparation an advantage!
Be able to work under pressure and in a busy environment
Excellent communication skills
High standard of personal presentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Positive outlook & ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge of food H&S, HACCP
We have a great team, offer training and development, good rates of pay.

Please send your CV & a short note about yourself and why you think you would be the right person for the job, please state if it is the full time/part time or week-end position that you are applying for - rachelb@heritageportfolio.co.uk

Cooks/bakers and kitchen assistants required for Portrait Cafe and Cafe Modern One and Two

Are you a great cook and a self confessed foodie!

We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic cooks, bakers and kitchen assistants to join our kitchen team at our various cafes situated in some of the most prestigious venues in Edinburgh – National Portrait Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art 1 & 2.

You must be passionate about using the freshest, seasonal ingredients. You will have a creative flair for food, flavours and presentation. All our food is made from scratch to create colourful and innovative hot food, salads, sandwiches, fabulours cakes & homebaking.

You must have:
cooking experience, ideally in a similar environment
hard-working, reliable, heaps of energy and enthusiasm
a wide and varied knowledge of ingredients, cooking techniques
knowledge of kitchen H&S, food hygiene, HACCP
an ability to co-ordinate many activities at once
an ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
good communication skills – both written & orally
good understanding of how the kitchen operates
high standard of personal presentation

We offer a competitive rates of pay, superb learning and development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced cook/baker/kitchen assistant keen to put their knowledge and passion to the test with a great company.

If you meet these criteria, email your CV, along with a covering email explaining why you're what we are looking for: julie@heritageportfolio.co.uk

Event Designer (Maternity Cover)

Experience in sales, love events, proactive and creative?

Work for the UK Event Caterer of the Year in our Event Design team:
Your role will encompass dealing with our wide portfolio of clients on a one to one basis. Taking enquiries for events in several of Edinburgh’s and Central Scotland’s most prestigious venues,(Castles, Palaces, Stately Homes and buildings of distinction).

With excellent telephone technique you will deal with initial enquiries, conduct show rounds and promote “our” venues. You will be required to chase enquires and convert to an event, to confirm intricate details for all your events, plan and design menus, theme events, organise contracts, negotiate prices, negotiate with suppliers. The role also covers a large administration section A key task would be to ensure that all information is accurately recorded before being handed over to all operational teams as well as assisting in data updates and admin support for the team

As the largest independent event caterer in Scotland, responsible for some of the
most stunning events in the country, this is a challenging but rewarding role.

Applicants must have:
A track record in events & sales or the hospitality industry
Proven experience within a similar capacity would be an advantage
A track record of exceeding sales revenue
Experience of working to tight deadlines
Ability to co-ordinate many activities at once
Excellent communication skills both orally and written
Admin skills including both email and microsoft word
A high standard of personal presentation
A driving licence an advantage
The position is a maternity cover
To apply, please send CVs to either of the addresses below:
jobs@heritageportfolio.co.uk / linda@heritageportfolio.co.uk

or contact
Linda Martin
Principal Event Designer
Heritage Portfolio
49a North Fort Street
EdinburghEH6 4HJ
0131 555 2229(www.heritageportfolio.co.uk