Homerton
Head Chef High-Volume Operation Dorset £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience The Business A destination-led hospitality venue operating within a highly seasonal model. The restaurant trades seven days a week and sees significant variation across the year, from quieter winter months to very high-volume summer trading. The business is well established, with strong systems, infrastructure, and senior leadership already in place. The kitchen operation now needs a Head Chef who can take full ownership of food delivery and performance while working closely with the senior management team and General Manager. The Role This is a senior Head Chef role with full responsibility for food operations. You will lead the kitchen team, control food quality and consistency, and manage all kitchen costs within a seasonal trading model. The role focuses on building a kitchen operation that remains efficient in winter and scales confidently through peak summer trading. Key responsibilities include: • Full ownership of food cost, labour, and kitchen productivity • Leading menu execution that delivers at volume while maintaining standards, • Managing kitchen staffing and rotas in line with seasonal demand, • Developing a strong, structured kitchen team with clear accountability, • Working closely with the senior management team and General Manager to support wider business goals, • Planning prep, ordering, and production around weather and trading patterns, • Supporting pop-up food offers, outdoor service, and extended summer trading You will be trusted to shape the kitchen operation and make improvements that drive consistency and performance. The Person • Proven Head Chef experience in high-volume or seasonal operations, • Strong commercial understanding of food margins and kitchen P&L, • Confident managing labour, stock, and supplier relationships, • Comfortable leading large kitchen teams during peak periods, • Calm, organised, and consistent under pressure, • Collaborative leader who works well with senior management, • Career-focused chef seeking long-term stability and progression Other Information • Highly seasonal operation, • On-site parking available, • Clear progression as the wider group continues to grow If this sounds like you, get in touch. TPBN1_UKCT