Story Cellar, two Michelin star Chef Tom Sellers’ second London restaurant, has announced the appointment of new Head Chef Robert Homer.
Homer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Covent Garden’s Story Cellar, having worked in the industry for over 20 years.
Homer is passionate about the counter dining focus at Story Cellar, where he can interact with guests, guide them through the menu, and take in their reactions first hand. With a proven track record of delivering beautifully executed dishes working with Sellers at Dovetale, he is well-equipped to lead the team at Story Cellar.
On his appointment Homer said: “I am excited for the new venture at Story Cellar. It’s quite different to Dovetale as the kitchen is much smaller and the menu much more concise. I’m looking forward to working with a strong and inspiring team in the heart of London and just cooking good, honest, tasty food. ”
Robert Homer grew up in East London surrounded by food from a young age, with both his parents being chefs.
Robert’s hospitality journey began at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair at Restaurant 1837, when he ventured into the world of gastronomy. Soon after, Robert spent two years as Sous Chef working at Lansdowne Private Members Club in London where he helped run the day to day of the club and monitored the line processes to maintain consistency in quality and presentation.
In 2016, Robert landed his first role as Head Chef at Canvas Restaurant, exploring a new dynamic position, curating seasonal menus and leading a kitchen for the first time. A year later, Robert was appointed as Head Chef at The Hourglass Pub. In February 2023 Robert began working with Tom Sellers when he joined Dovetale, Sellers’ produce-led a la carte restaurant serving reimagined European classics.
He worked closely with Sellers to adopt his cooking style and mastering his dishes before moving on to Story Cellar.
On Homer’s appointment, Tom Seller said: “Appointing Robert as Head Chef is an exciting moment for Story Cellar. I have been working alongside him at Dovetale for the last 18 months – he is a great chef and I’m confident he will be brilliant at leading the kitchen at Story Cellar.”
