Head Chef: Lead Kitchen, Elevate Menus & Team

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group is seeking an experienced Head Chef in Cambridge who will lead kitchen operations and develop an ambitious culinary team. The role involves implementing personalized menu strategies and managing food delivery and budgets. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Junior Sous or Sous Chef with a strong focus on quality and leadership experience. The position offers various employee benefits including discounts, bonuses, and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50% Off F&B in all properties

€60 employee rate on rooms

30% off Friends & Family rate

Performance-related bonus plan

Development Opportunities

Free employee meals on duty

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous or Sous Chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Strong communicator and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Implement and individualise menu strategies.
• Manage the purchasing & delivery of food.
• Managing the kitchen budget to achieve set targets.

Skills

Kitchen operations leadership

Menu strategy implementation

People leadership

Strong communication

Education

Qualification in culinary arts

Job description

A hospitality group is seeking an experienced Head Chef in Cambridge who will lead kitchen operations and develop an ambitious culinary team. The role involves implementing personalized menu strategies and managing food delivery and budgets. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Junior Sous or Sous Chef with a strong focus on quality and leadership experience. The position offers various employee benefits including discounts, bonuses, and development opportunities in a supportive environment.