Head Chef

Lulworth Cove Inn; Wareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Tips

Profit share

Bonus scheme

Pension

Health cover

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse, owner of the Lulworth Cove Inn, is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead a high‑energy kitchen in a prestigious pub setting on the Jurassic Coast.

You will deliver high‑quality dishes to brand specs, manage a passionate team, and uphold strict food safety standards while maintaining calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a pub/restaurant kitchen.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality fayre to brand specs.
• Strong focus on food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team at a renowned venue.
• Ensure consistent top‑quality dishes under time and volume pressure.
• Safely manage stock, ordering, and compliance with kitchen procedures.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Food safety

Kitchen management

Allergen management

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Live in option + Tips + Profit Share + Benefits + 5 days working .....

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. H&W holds a Sponsor License and could consider applications from Head Chefs already in the UK working under SOC 5434.

Fabulous Lulworth Cove Inn

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of incredible destination inns and set in the Natural World Heritage Site of Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast, the Lulworth Cove Inn is a stunning example of a friendly, quality English pub that we all know and love. Almost 400 years old, the inn was originally a mail stagecoach stop on the road from Wareham to get fresh horses and drop off mail for Lulworth Villagers, later it was a haven for the smugglers who brought ashore French lace, brandy and other contraband to sell to the good citizens of Lulworth. Today you’re guaranteed a warm welcome, we’re family and dog friendly as any great pub should be with a beautiful terrace, wood burners and great food.

Head Chef – Join a Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Looking for your next big step in a kitchen that’s full of energy, passion, and purpose?

We’re searching for a Head Chef comfortable in working to brand spec's to lead our high‑performing team at one of the area's best venues.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Real work–life balance with a 5‑day week, consistent hours, and excellent working conditions.
• Good salary plus a share of tips, profit share and bonus scheme
• Profit share scheme and bonus – when the business thrives, so do you.
• Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
• A vibrant, supportive team in a business driven by sustainability and an authentic people-first culture.
• Job security and clear career progression, backed by an award‑winning employer.
• Optional live‑in accommodation at £77.70 per week (subject to availability).
• All the support you need to succeed – we set you up to lead with confidence.

You’ll thrive here if you’re:

• A highly organized, skilled Head Chef with experience delivering high-quality fayre to central spec's
• Someone who enjoys the buzz and spotlight of a fast-paced, prestige kitchen.
• A chef who truly cares – motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence.
• An expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset.
• Strong in kitchen admin and happy in following precise cooking and presentation specifications.
• A positive, inspirational leader who builds, motivates, and supports great teams.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Able to reliably manage the commute and flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Keen to join an employer that recognizes and rewards dedication and talent.

Previous experience leading in a managed pub or restaurant is a big advantage.

Ready to Lead a High‑Energy Kitchen?

If you’re a hands‑on Head Chef with the skills, drive, and temperament to deliver consistent top‑quality dishes under time and volume pressure, we’d love to hear from you.