Head Chef

Perle Hotels Limited; Portree; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 5%

Subsidised accommodation

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Gym membership

EAP & Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Perle Hotels Limited is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Dulse & Brose, the signature restaurant at The Bosville Hotel in Portree. You will shape a modern Scottish bistro using Skye's larder, leading a kitchen team to deliver confident, reliable service in a relaxed yet refined setting.

You will work closely with Hotel leadership to create a welcoming dining experience rooted in place, with a focus on seasonal menus, consistency, and craft on the Isle of Skye.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in quality restaurant/hotel
• Calm, organised, hands-on leadership style
• Strong understanding of food costs, GP margins and KPIs
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen brigade and develop team
• Design and maintain menus with local seasonal produce
• Monitor food costs, stock, and vendor relationships for value
• Ensure HACCP and safety compliance and food hygiene standards
• Collaborate with FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costs

Job description

The Opportunity

Perle Hotels are seeking an experienced, grounded, and people-focused Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Dulse & Brose, the signature restaurant at The Bosville Hotel in Portree.

This role suits a Head Chef who values consistency, craft, and calm leadership as much as creativity. You'll shape a modern Scottish bistro offering that champions Skye's natural larder; seafood, Highland produce, and seasonal ingredients; while leading a motivated kitchen team to deliver confident, reliable service in a relaxed yet refined setting.

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and wider hotel leadership, you'll play a key role in delivering a dining experience that feels welcoming, thoughtful, and unmistakably rooted in place.

About Dulse & Brose

Dulse & Brose is a modern Scottish restaurant overlooking Portree Harbour, celebrating the best of Skye's seafood, Highland meats, and island produce.

The menu is confident but unfussy, seasonal without being precious, and designed to appeal to both hotel guests and the local community. Service is polished yet approachable, with a strong sense of warmth, rhythm, and genuine Highland hospitality at its heart.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the kitchen operation at Dulse & Brose; leading your brigade, shaping menus, maintaining standards, and ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and profitably.

You’ll be a visible, hands-on leader in the kitchen; setting the pace during service, developing your team, and working collaboratively with front-of-house to deliver a seamless guest experience.

What's In It For You

• £45,000 per annum
• Annual performance bonus of up to 5% of salary
• Equal share of tips and 10% service charge
• Subsidised accommodation available (T&Cs apply)
• 28 days annual leave plus TOIL (T&Cs apply)
• Company pension scheme
• Complimentary 24-hour Skye Gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts across Perle Hotels (rooms, dining, and spa)
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing boutique hotel group

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, and retain a skilled and engaged kitchen brigade
• Mentor and develop team members, building confidence and future culinary leaders
• Manage performance through regular feedback, coaching, and reviews
• Lead by example during service, demonstrating consistency, pace, and quality

Culinary Delivery

• Design and maintain menus that reflect local, seasonal produce and the Dulse & Brose identity
• Deliver high-quality, hands-on cooking, plating, and presentation
• Introduce daily specials and seasonal changes that balance creativity with guest appeal
• Champion Scottish produce and build menus around provenance and freshness

Operations & Commercial Performance

• Monitor food costs, GP margins, and waste, taking ownership of kitchen financial performance
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and deliveries, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain quality, availability, and value
• Support menu engineering to ensure commercial viability alongside creativity

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen legislation
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) Food Hygiene Level 3
• Ensure HACCP systems, temperature records, and food safety documentation are accurate and up to date
• Promote a strong food safety and compliance culture within the kitchen

Collaboration & Guest Experience

• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and FOH team to align service and kitchen operations
• Support a joined‑up, guest‑first approach across front and back of house
• Engage positively with guests when appropriate, welcoming feedback and building connection
• Contribute to wider hotel initiatives and cross‑department collaboration

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hotel environment
• A calm, organised, and hands‑on leadership style
• Strong understanding of food costs, GP margins, and kitchen KPIs
• Confident menu planning skills with a focus on seasonal, Scottish produce
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A team‑first mindset with a genuine passion for developing people
• The resilience and composure to lead during busy service periods
• A desire to build both a career and a lifestyle on the Isle of Skye

Why Skye, Why Bosville

Life in Portree offers a rare balance of professional fulfilment and quality of life. For chefs who value strong produce, meaningful teamwork, and space beyond the pass, Skye delivers daily inspiration; from harbour‑side swims and coastal walks to a close‑knitted community and slower rhythm outside service.

At Dulse & Brose, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a kitchen with purpose, consistency, and pride; building something sustainable, welcoming, and genuinely special.