Head Chef – Lead Kitchen & Service Excellence (Cambridge)

Sodexo; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Head Chef to manage catering operations. Responsibilities include leading meal production, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have a strong kitchen management background, financial acumen, and relevant culinary qualifications. Joining this role means being part of a dynamic team focused on exceptional services and development opportunities.

Benefits

Online wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to 24hr virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of compliance in the catering industry.
• Solid financial experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production of meals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and stock control.

Skills

Leading kitchen team

Understanding of catering trends

Financial acumen

Customer-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Health & safety qualifications

Job description

A leading services provider in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Head Chef to manage catering operations. Responsibilities include leading meal production, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have a strong kitchen management background, financial acumen, and relevant culinary qualifications. Joining this role means being part of a dynamic team focused on exceptional services and development opportunities.