Lead Head Chef: Drive Excellence in a Busy Hotel Kitchen

The Cambridge Belfry; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Free gym membership

Hotel discounts across The QHotels

Family & friends discounts in The QHot

Job summary

The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen brigade with front‑line authority. You will balance exceptional food quality with strong organisational skills to ensure every dish is prepared to specification and delivered seamlessly to guests.

As part of a busy hotel, you will drive standards, mentor the team, manage costs, and work under pressure to maintain outstanding guest experiences in a 4* setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Passion for quality and presentation.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen brigade from the front.
• Ensure consistently high-quality, beautifully presented dishes.
• Oversee GP, stock control, and waste management.
• Maintain calm, organised operation under pressure.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Quality control

Budgeting & cost control

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen brigade with front‑line authority. You will balance exceptional food quality with strong organisational skills to ensure every dish is prepared to specification and delivered seamlessly to guests.

As part of a busy hotel, you will drive standards, mentor the team, manage costs, and work under pressure to maintain outstanding guest experiences in a 4* setting.