Head Chef

Job Ref: MC1420

Branch: Pine Trees

Location: Pine Trees, Pitlochry

Salary/Benefits: £45,000.00 Competitive Salary. Including Live In Accommodation

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 01/10/2026

Closing date: 12/11/2026

Why join East Haugh House?

Monogram Collective is delighted to be launching East Haugh House, an exciting new hospitality concept in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Offering just twelve beautifully appointed guest bedrooms, East Haugh House combines the charm and intimacy of a private country home with the standards of exceptional hospitality.

Guests aren't simply checking into a hotel; they're becoming part of the house. With all-inclusive dining, drinks, wellness experiences, and a relaxed "help yourself" philosophy, East Haugh House delivers a warmer, more personal alternative to traditional hospitality.

This is a rare opportunity to join the founding team and help establish a destination that guests will remember not just for where they stayed, but for how they felt.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be at the heart of the East Haugh House experience, shaping not only the food offering but also the atmosphere and warmth that makes guests feel truly at home.

This is not a traditional restaurant chef role. There is no à la carte menu, no large brigade and no pressure to create complex tasting menus. Instead, you'll be cooking for a small house of guests, delivering generous, seasonal food that feels thoughtful, comforting and memorable. The focus is on exceptional ingredients, relaxed dining and the kind of food you'd hope to enjoy when staying with friends in a beautiful Highland home.

East Haugh House is run by a small, close-knit team, and the Head Chef will work hand-in-hand with the House Manager to create a seamless guest experience. Together, you'll be the faces of the house, building relationships with guests and creating a welcoming environment where hospitality feels personal, natural and genuine.

There is no separate restaurant operation and no large back-of-house team. You'll need to be hands-on, organised and comfortable turning your hand to everything from preparing breakfast and baking homemade treats for the pantry to creating beautiful evening dinners and managing supplier relationships.

With genuine ownership of the kitchen, you'll have the freedom to develop seasonal menus, champion local Scottish produce and create the food identity of East Haugh House from the very beginning.

You will:

Create and deliver seasonal breakfast and dinner menus for house guests.
Prepare generous, ingredient-led dishes showcasing the best of Scottish produce.
Bake and prepare homemade cakes, biscuits and treats for the guest pantry.
Cater thoughtfully for dietary requirements and allergies.
Manage food purchasing, supplier relationships and stock control.
Maintain exceptional food hygiene and kitchen standards.
Work closely with the House Manager to create a memorable and personalised guest experience.
Welcome interaction with guests and become a familiar, friendly face within the house.
Help shape the culture, standards and food philosophy of a brand-new hospitality destination.

This is a role for a chef who loves feeding people, enjoys being part of a small team and takes pride in creating food that is generous, relaxed and genuinely memorable.

About you:

Strong professional chef experience
Experience in a high-quality hotel, restaurant, private house, chalet, lodge or similar environment
Excellent knowledge of seasonal produce
A genuine passion for Scottish ingredients and suppliers
Strong breakfast and dinner experience
Excellent organisational skills
A calm and personable manner
High standards without being overly formal
The ability to work independently
Strong food-cost awareness
A genuine interest in hospitality and guests

This is a role for a chef who loves feeding people, enjoys being part of a small team and takes pride in creating food that is generous, relaxed and genuinely memorable.

You will meet great people, have fun at work, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:

29 days holiday - Use half of your holiday entitlement in January while the business is closed.
Training and development from day one
Employee events and celebrations
Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
Referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.
Contributions to a pension plan.

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive ……

Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
Long service recognition
Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
50% discount in our restaurants
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
Spa treatments and product discounts
Life Assurance cover

This is a live-in opportunity, with accommodation provided on-site, alongside a competitive salary package, offering the chance to immerse yourself in a unique Highland hospitality experience while helping shape East Haugh House from the very beginning.

This unique opportunity is available to either an individual or a couple interested in taking on the roles of Head Chef and House Manager.

Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are interested in the role, we look forward to hearing from you!