One Wild Team

“In nature, nothing stands alone. The whole supports the parts, and at the same time, the parts support the whole. And they do so effortlessly."

Team: Chef Team

Reporting Line: Regional Leader, Sutherland

Location: Hope, Sutherland, Scotland.

Hours: 48 hours per week; permanent 

Salary & benefits: Competitive salary, benefits and a great place to work. 

The Role

WildLand is emerging as a new voice in hospitality,

We are continuing to establish a culinary team of chefs as our multi-faceted hospitality portfolio continues to expand into casual outdoor dining and personal chef experiences. All whilst developing our unique food offering in our Sutherland region.

To be a Chef in our team at WildLand is a sought-after experience. Set in stunning locations, with the world-renowned Scottish living larder at your disposal, we offer an inspiring work environment and lifestyle, which blends tradition and rich history with contemporary kitchens of the highest specification.

Respect for the quality of our seafood, game and livestock is the cornerstone of our work, and we pride ourselves on cutting edge recipes that combine simplicity with excellence and which eschew excess frivolity.

You can expect open fire cooking, outdoor bothy BBQ, family style dining, seasonal highlights, and all with a focus on local and seasonal produce.

We pride ourselves on cutting edge recipes that combine simplicity with excellence and which eschew excess frivolity.

We take pleasure in finishing and serving our food to the discerning guests who choose to stay at WildLand, and we get the time to really excel at what we do. Our Chef team is a close knit, supportive group that is growing and is as committed to each other and to our health and wellness as we are to proving the best experiences for our small groups of discerning guests.

Your role is to develop the culinary experience aligned with the overall WildLand and Hope concept and brand, reflecting and integrating our Conservation ethos and story. You will work in partnership with the Sutherland and WildLand Culinary Team, recruiting and training the Hope Chef Team to deliver a consistently outstanding Guest Experience and work in collaboration with your culinary and Front of House colleagues. As a leader and team player you will demonstrate our values and align with our Purpose, Vision and Brand, as well as the behaviours of One WildLand Team and One Wild Way.

Our People

We attract individuals from all walks of life and of all ages.

And all of us love the big adventure of the outdoor space, activities from wild water swimming to mountain hiking and biking; and a love of this special part of our planet.

Who you are

• You may already have worked as a Head Chef or will be a Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step. Ideally your background will be in fine dining or perhaps as a private chef.
• You will have passion for your craft and respect for the ingredients you use.
• Naturally creative, you will enjoy variety and respond positively to changes or special events.
• An encouraging leader, you will bring the best out of the other team members.
• Whether you join us for a season or for the long term, if you’ve read all this and are ready to be the Head Chef leading the team in this amazing venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Offer

Alongside competitive pay and benefits, becoming part of WildLand is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland. Come and make a difference with us.