Autonomous Head Chef: Seasonal Menus & Team Leadership

Young'S Pubs; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to create menus

Apprenticeship Scheme & Development

Culinary masterclasses

Supplier trips

Chef forums

Free meals

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in our

Share save Scheme

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday

Job summary

Young's Pubs is seeking a Head Chef for a Cambridge site. You will lead kitchen operations, develop menus using seasonal ingredients, and drive quality and creativity across the kitchen. You’ll mentor staff, manage costs and GP, and evolve the menu with the pub’s food vision.

January onboarding with handover from the current head chef is offered. You’ll have autonomy to shape menus, participate in apprenticeships, masterclasses, supplier trips, and chef forums, while enjoying staff meals and

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Ability to create and evolve menus with seasonal produce.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Responsibility for rota, training, and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• In charge of kitchen management and recipe development.
• Develop own recipes and fresh seasonal menus.
• Operate with autonomy to create menus and specials.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring quality and consistency.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality service

Communication

Rota management

Health & safety

Menu design

Planning

Organisation

Sales growth

Job description

Young's Pubs is seeking a Head Chef for a Cambridge site. You will lead kitchen operations, develop menus using seasonal ingredients, and drive quality and creativity across the kitchen. You’ll mentor staff, manage costs and GP, and evolve the menu with the pub’s food vision.

January onboarding with handover from the current head chef is offered. You’ll have autonomy to shape menus, participate in apprenticeships, masterclasses, supplier trips, and chef forums, while enjoying staff meals and