Travel expenses will be covered.
20:00, 06 Jul 2026
The job will involve regular trips to Denmark(Image: Alexandr Spatari / Getty Images)
A job opportunity at a rural estate in the Scottish Highlands has become available, and will appeal to Scots looking to live in idyllic surroundings and those interested in travel. Accommodation will be provided, while the job will also involve regular trips to Denmark throughout the year.
At the moment, a private estate in the Scottish Highlands is looking to recruit a chef to support the owner. The unique job will see the successful applicant create high-quality and family-style dishes made using seasonal produce and ingredients from the estate.
The role will involve around three or four days of work that will be undertaken once every four weeks on average, depending on owner family visits and events. Although the role is part-time, there is the possibility of a retainer fee to secure consistency of service long-term.
The successful candidate will have accommodation provided for them both when working on the estate and when in Denmark, with travel expenses also covered when working away from the estate. The job listing on HiJOBS states that “confidentiality and discretion are essential at all times”.
Among the key responsibilities of the job will be preparing and serving fresh and well-presented meals for the owner family, including small groups and larger gatherings. The chef will be expected to create simple and seasonal menus focused on family-style food, as well as cater for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Other tasks will include assisting with catering for extended stays and peak periods, which will involve support for several weeks during the summer on the estate, and making effective use of estate and kitchen garden produce. The chef will also be expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene.
One of the most unique parts of the job is that the successful applicant will travel to Denmark between four and six times each year to work alongside the estate’s lead chef. Additionally, the chef must check existing food stocks ahead of visits and carry out pre-visit shopping and sourcing, including specialist vegan products.
In order to apply for the position, you should have proven experience as a cook or chef, preferably in an estate or small-scale hospitality setting. The chef must be confident catering for vegan and gluten-free diets, and must also have a tidy and methodical approach to cooking.
Other attributes applicants must posses are the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working independently. They must also be able and willing to travel both internationally and within Scotland, enjoy working with fresh and seasonal ingredients, and have a calm and professional manner.
Additionally, according to the HiJOBS listing, the role is ideally suited to those who are based in the North Highlands. A willingness and ability to travel occasionally to Denmark is also essential, with accommodation and travel arrangements being discussed as part of the interview.
The HiJOBS listing states: “The role will involve preparing high-quality, family-style meals using seasonal and estate produce, supporting visits in Scotland, and occasional travel to Denmark to work alongside the estate’s lead chef.
“This is a varied and evolving role, offering the opportunity to become involved in additional events and hospitality over time. Due to the private nature of the estate, confidentiality and discretion are essential at all times.”
For more details about the job opening, see the HiJOBS website.
