Head Chef

Select Appointments; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen as a Head Chef in Cambridge, where sustainability and quality meet creativity. Lead a passionate team while shaping a menu that emphasizes local ingredients. Enjoy a competitive salary, tips, and opportunities for professional growth in a modern, thriving bistro environment.

Benefits

Creative autonomy

Commitment to sustainability

Opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in a similar environment.
• Ability to design and evolve menus based on local sourcing.
• Strong leadership skills to train and guide a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and design the menu.
• Train and nurture the next generation of chefs.
• Ensure high-quality service and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Culinary Excellence

Job description

HEAD CHEF CAMBRIDGE, up to £45,000 plus £8,000 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 in 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 bistro-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.