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Kitchen Manager

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £35000 - £36000 per annum, Benefits: Day times only, private medical insurance
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF64392
KITCHEN MANAGER/HEAD CHEF CAMBRIDGE UP TO £36,000
This Kitchen Manager opportunity offers far more than simply running a kitchen. It’s a chance to step into a growing, well-loved hospitality business at an exciting stage of expansion, where your ideas, leadership style and passion for great food will genuinely shape the future.

My client is creating this Kitchen Manager role as part of continued business growth, offering real autonomy, visibility and the opportunity to build something meaningful within a supportive, people-first environment. With a competitive salary and a culture that values its team, this Kitchen Manager position is designed for someone who wants to enjoy their work while making a real impact.

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen operation across two busy café locations in Cambridge, playing a central role in day-to-day service while also helping evolve menus, standards and ways of working as the business grows. This Kitchen Manager role gives you the opportunity to lead, coach and develop a close-knit kitchen team, balancing creativity with consistency and ensuring food quality, organisation and compliance remain at a high standard. It will suit a Kitchen Manager who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced café environment and takes pride in running a smooth, well-led kitchen.

Alongside the satisfaction of the role itself, my client ensures the Kitchen Manager is well looked after, with a package that reflects their commitment to their people:
  • Salary up to £36,000 per year DOE
  • Private medical insurance
  • Discounted or free food and generous employee discounts
  • Company pension and referral programme
My client is a family-run business at heart, known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong team culture and commitment to quality food and community. Despite ongoing growth, they have stayed true to their values, creating an environment where people feel supported, trusted and encouraged to develop. The Kitchen Manager works closely with an engaged leadership team who value collaboration and give you the space to lead with confidence.

If you’re a Kitchen Manager looking for a role where your contribution genuinely matters, where growth brings opportunity rather than pressure, and where you can enjoy leading a kitchen in a positive, people-focused business, this Kitchen Manager role could be the ideal next step. Apply now to learn more.