Location: Surrey

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours Per Week: 45 hours across a 5-day week including weekends and evenings

About Dearborn Studio

Founded in 2015, Dearborn Studio has evolved into a collection of four distinctive properties, ranging from historic landmarks to contemporary builds. Each space has its own personality and story, yet all share the same values: Different by Design. Curated with Care. Always Agile. Built to Last.

Working with us

Our growth has never been about scale. It has always been about doing things properly, with intention, care and craft. We work collaboratively, take pride in what we do and show up with energy and purpose.

Our culture is grounded in creative thinking and genuine care for our spaces, our guests and each other. We look for candidates whose experience and mindset reflect these values and who want to contribute meaningfully to a growing business.

Our Spaces

Kin House, a Grade II*-listed manor thoughtfully restored and reimagined in collaboration with Barlow & Barlow.

Millbridge Court, a 19th-century house set in the village of Frensham on the Surrey-Hampshire border, blending heritage with a playful, contemporary spirit.

LIMEKILN, a lodge nestled within 60 acres of Sussex countryside and ancient woodland, with interiors by Red Deer.

Hyde House, a restored Victorian house and barn in the Cotswolds, minutes from Stow-on-the-Wold.

Bring your experience. Bring your ideas. Be yourself. We will support you every step of the way as we continue, together, to create spaces and moments that truly matter.

About the Role

What you’ll do…

• Line Management of four HOMs, supporting them to achieve business objectives and feeding back to Dearborn SLT on venue and team progress.

• Working with the Executive Chef to oversee F&B project development implementation and cross site utilisation of resource.  

• Conducting regular reviews of all line reports to ensure individuals are on track for their yearly goals and personal KPIs.

• Being the key contact for senior escalation on operational concerns, queries or complaints and reporting these to the Dearborn SLT.

• Foster a high-performance, guest-focused culture aligned with Dearborn Studio brand standards.

• Provide operational guidance to allow onsite teams to deliver exceptional end-to-end event execution.

• Maintain rigorous operational audits across service, presentation, and guest experience and implement corrective actions where required.

• Support managers to drive revenue performance and cost control across venues.

• Oversee labour planning, budgeting, and P&L performance in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Working with our Client Development Manager to implement growth opportunities.

• Work collaboratively alongside the Dearborn HODs on all sales, property, marketing and financial implications of the day to day running of our sites.

• Awareness of risk management protocols across all venues.

About You

What we’re looking for…

• 5+ years’ experience in luxury hospitality or high-end event operations.

• Proven multi-site or regional management experience.

• Proactive attitude with inspirational leadership style.

• Strategic thinking and an excellent eye for detail.

• Excellent administration and communication skills.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Full clean driving license.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave, plus an extra day to celebrate your birthday, along with a £100 voucher to mark the occasion.

• Digital GP access through Livi, providing convenient medical support when you need it.

• Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support for you and your family.

• Ongoing investment in your development through internal training and learning opportunities.

• Internal career progression opportunities as our business continues to grow.

• Pension scheme to help you plan for the future.

• Cycle to Work scheme to spread the cost of a new bike while reducing your carbon footprint.

• Access to high street discounts through Bright Exchange.

• Generous employee referral scheme.

• Social events to celebrate together as a team.

To apply please email careers@dearbornestates.co.uk with a CV and covering letter