Head Chef - Lead Seasonal Menus with Creative Autonomy

Young's Pubs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to create menus

Apprenticeship Scheme & Development

Culinary masterclasses

Supplier food trips

Chef Forums

Free meals

Staff discounts at Young's Pubs

Share save scheme

Enhanced pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young's Pubs is seeking a Head Chef for The Mill in Cambridge, renowned for its riverside setting and real ales. You will create fresh seasonal menus, lead a small team, and maintain high standards of food quality and service.

This role offers autonomy to shape menus, develop staff, and collaborate across kitchen and front-of-house to grow sales while delivering exceptional pub dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food as Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Ability to lead and develop a team and inspire high standards.
• Hands-on team player with excellent communication skills.
• Pro-active in driving sales and delivering growth through kitchen-front collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to craft fresh, seasonal menus that suit the pub’s vision.
• Develop, cost and produce menus for varying revenue streams while controlling GP and labour.
• Manage the kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety at all times.
• Design and deliver new dishes and daily specials to keep menus exciting.

Skills

Menu Development

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Job description

Young's Pubs is seeking a Head Chef for The Mill in Cambridge, renowned for its riverside setting and real ales. You will create fresh seasonal menus, lead a small team, and maintain high standards of food quality and service.

This role offers autonomy to shape menus, develop staff, and collaborate across kitchen and front-of-house to grow sales while delivering exceptional pub dining experiences.