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Head Chef

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Closed Sundays, Closed Christmas, 45 hour week, excellent tips £8000
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF63132
HEAD CHEF CAMBRIDGE, upto £45,000 plus £8000 tips and great work life balance
Step into a kitchen where sustainability, creativity, and quality come together in a vibrant and fast-paced setting. This Head Chef opportunity near the heart of Cambridge offers the chance to shape a menu built on local, seasonal ingredients and lead a passionate team in a business committed to responsible sourcing.

With a competitive salary of up to £45,000, plus around £8,000 in tips, and the chance to make your mark on a thriving modern pub-style concept, this is a role that gives you both the platform and the freedom to lead with purpose and flair.

As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen operation – from designing and evolving the menu, to nurturing the next generation of chefs through hands-on training and guidance. You’ll have the chance to implement your own ideas in a business that values innovation, collaboration, and culinary excellence. Whether it’s setting the pace for a high-quality service, staying ahead of trends, or leading food hygiene standards, this is a chance to take your leadership to the next level in a kitchen that runs on pride and passion.

To reward your drive and commitment, the role offers:
  • Salary up to £45,000, plus around £8,000 in tips
  • Creative autonomy to shape and evolve the menu
  • Commitment to sustainability, local sourcing, and fresh produce
  • Opportunities to grow, with internal promotion pathways and support
My client is a proud member of Cambridge Sustainable Food, rooted in a mission to serve fresh, honest, and beautifully crafted dishes while doing right by the environment. The team is inclusive, ambitious, and driven by a shared love of food and hospitality. With a modern, pub-style setting that doesn’t compromise on quality, this is a kitchen where standards are high and the possibilities are even higher.

If you’re a Head Chef ready to lead with creativity, influence a growing team, and build something special, this is your chance. Apply now to be part of a kitchen where your ideas and energy will shape the future.