Head Chef – Cambridge Hotel – Up to £50,000 | 37.5 Hours
Great opportunity for an ideas-driven, hands-on Head Chef in Cambridge.
We are looking for a creative kitchen leader who is passionate about food, loves being on the pass and in the kitchen, and wants to have a real influence on the food operation.
What you'll be doing
- Lead from the front as a hands-on kitchen leader.
- Take ownership of the food operation and kitchen standards.
- Develop creative, exciting and commercially focused menus.
- Create new dishes and bring fresh ideas to the kitchen.
- Be actively involved in service and day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Train, coach and inspire the kitchen team.
- Develop the skills and confidence of the chefs around you.
- Manage food costs, GP, stock and ordering.
- Maintain consistently high food and hygiene standards.
- Manage allergens and compliance.
- Support P&L and kitchen budgets.
- Work closely with the wider hotel team to develop the overall guest experience.
What we're looking for
- An experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready for the next step.
- A genuinely hands-on chef who enjoys being in the kitchen.
- Creative, ideas-driven and passionate about food.
- Confident developing menus and creating new dishes.
- A natural leader who leads by example.
- Strong service and kitchen management skills.
- Good knowledge of food costs and GP.
- Commercially aware without compromising on quality.
- Confident training, developing and motivating a team.
The Package
- Up to £50,000 salary, depending on experience
- 37.5 hours per week
- Bonus scheme
- Discounted hotel stays
- Career development and training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteer days
- Employee Assistance Programme
If this Head Chef position sounds like your ideal role, then reach out to Jonathan Taylor at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply today.