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Head Chef

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  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £35000 - £42000 per annum, Benefits: Days only, all fresh food, stunning kitchen, beautiful setting
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF64290-1
Head Chef – £35,000 to £42,000 per year Dependent on Experience 
My client is offering a rare opportunity for a Head Chef to enjoy a genuine work–life balance in a high-quality, high-volume environment. Working alongside an experienced Executive Head Chef, this is a chance to excel in a modern, state-of-the-art kitchen without sacrificing your personal time, with day shifts only, every other weekend off, and a set weekday off each week, You’ll have the space to be creative with fresh food, influence the menu, and shape the standards of a state of the art restaurant kitchen setting that has already become a key destination for visitors.

In this Head Chef position, you’ll be stepping into a beautifully designed high volume fresh food restaurant with a purpose-built production kitchen and an experienced brigade already in place.

This role offers the scope to lead, mentor, and develop a skilled team while putting your own stamp on the kitchen culture, menu execution, and service consistency. Whether you’re a confident Sous Chef ready to take the next step or an established Head Chef seeking a more balanced, people-focused role, this is an opportunity to showcase your leadership, technical skill, and passion for fresh, seasonal cooking.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
• Day shifts only
• Every other weekend off
• Set weekday off
• £35,000–£42,000 salary Dependent on Experience 

My client has invested heavily in creating a professional, energising, and positive workplace where the team genuinely supports each other. With a dedicated Kitchen Manager working closely alongside you, you’ll be backed with guidance, development, and collaboration as you help shape the next chapter of this thriving café. The wider team prides itself on quality, consistency, and a warm, welcoming culture that makes this an inspiring place to grow your career.

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a kitchen, developing people, and bringing fresh ideas to a fast-paced café environment, this Head Chef role could be the ideal next step. Apply now to begin the conversation.