Montgomery is chef owner at Edinbane Lodge, Isle of Skye. From washing dishes at 14 to co-owning a fine dining destination with his father, Montgomery shares his gritty, honest and at times hilarious journey through the kitchen, construction site and entrepreneurial rollercoaster.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• His early dreams of running his dad’s business — and the surprising detour into hospitality
• Why working in Glasgow’s best kitchens reshaped his entire approach to cooking
• The emotional rollercoaster of restoring a 16th-century building into a restaurant with rooms
• The highs and lows of launching Edinbane Lodge and the importance of finding your why
• Building a workplace culture rooted in respect and fun
• Why the Isle of Skye isn’t just the backdrop, but the heart of everything they serve
• The importance of flexibility in hospitality and paying chefs for every hour worked

Chefs on the Pass is sponsored by Ramsden Recruitment, a specialist chef recruitment agency, providing bespoke recruitment services to the catering industry. The podcast Chefs on the Pass is available on your podcast app of choice.