Head Chef - Live in option

Lulworth Cove Inn; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day week

Share of tips

Profit share

Bonus scheme

Pension

Health cover

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse's Lulworth Cove Inn on the Jurassic Coast is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high‑performing kitchen, delivering menu items to brand specs with energy, passion and purpose.

We offer a 5‑day week with consistent hours, a share of tips, profit share and bonus scheme, plus pension, health cover, wellbeing support, employee discounts and optional live‑in accommodation at £77.70 per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading in a high-energy pub or restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to deliver high-quality fayre to brand specifications.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing kitchen team to brand specs.
• Deliver high-quality fayre while maintaining kitchen efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety & hygiene

Allergen management

Team leadership

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 Placeto Work

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

We’re searching for a Head Chef comfortable in working to brand spec's tolead 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 businessthrives, so do you.
• Comprehensive lifestyle benefits,including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
• A vibrant, supportive team in a businessdriven by sustainability and an authentic people-first culture.
• Job security and clear careerprogression, 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 – weset you up to lead with confidence.

You’ll thrive here if you’re:

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

Previous experience leading in a managedpub or restaurant is a big advantage.

Ready to Lead a High‑Energy Kitchen?