Chef de Cuisine

Cambridge House; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant in Mayfair is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations and develop exceptional menus. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to create a distinctive culinary direction, ensuring quality and creativity in every dish. Ideal candidates should have strong culinary experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to high standards. This role offers the opportunity to shape the restaurant's identity, ensure team development, and maintain hygiene standards. Be part of an exciting new venture that aims to redefine dining in London.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to create refined and creative menus.
• Proven experience in managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily kitchen operations and ensure quality.
• Design and develop creative menus that reflect our standards.
• Mentor and guide kitchen team members for skills development.
• Manage food sourcing and maintain budget efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety compliance

Team mentoring

Job description

As Chef de Cuisine, you will play a central role in shaping not just our menu, but our culture. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will define the restaurant's culinary direction, develop exceptional menus, and establish standards that ensure consistency, creativity and quality. Your leadership will strengthen the connection between kitchen and service, support the growth of team members, and help position Major's Grill as a standout Mayfair destination known for remarkable food, refined standards and genuine hospitality. At Cambridge House, our kitchen team is at the heart of this vision, shaped by respect, integrity, collaboration and true craft.

• Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring every dish reflects our commitment to refined quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Design, develop, and refine menus (including à la carte, seasonal specials, tasting menus, private dining, and events) that embody the personality of Cambridge House, blending culinary creativity with timeless standards.
• Oversee procurement and sourcing of fresh ingredients, working closely with the Executive Chef and suppliers to secure the finest produce while ensuring cost-effective and sustainable food operations.
• Manage kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, timing, and service flow, ensuring smooth, high-volume service without compromising quality.
• Guide, mentor, and support your kitchen team members, promoting skill development, collaboration, and a positive, respectful working environment.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of kitchen team members to build a cohesive, talented, and motivated team aligned with the culture of Cambridge House.
• Maintain and uphold the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen compliance at all times.
• Work closely with senior hotel management and restaurant leadership to align culinary offerings with the hotel's vision, guest expectations, and brand identity.
• Play an active role in planning for Major's Grill's grand opening, including team member training, service rehearsals, and refining kitchen logistics ahead of launch.

Major's Grill, the signature restaurant of Cambridge House in Mayfair, is a glamorous ode to ritzy mid‑century dining, drawing inspiration from the classic London grill. Major's Grill blends timeless elegance with dramatic flair. The menu will be a love letter to classic cuisine, showcasing the finest cuts of meat, seafood and local produce. An original concept, Major's Grill is set to redefine London dining.