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    • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior chef or kitchen manager role within hospitality or events.
    • Provide catering for additional internal meetings.
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    • Support the recruitment, induction and ongoing development of catering team members alongside the General Manager.
    • Average 38.5 hours per week.
    • Position:* Full-Time | Permanent.
    • From elegant weddings and festive Christmas parties to conferences, celebrations of life, gala dinners and private functions,…
    • Chefs from restaurants, hotels, contract catering, education, healthcare and other volume catering environments.
    • Up to £3000 annual performance bonus.
    • Ensure stock is topped up in catering areas before opening.
    • Compliance with Health and Safety laws relating to catering areas.
    • You will be expected to do this.
    • You must have previously managed and motivated a catering team.
    • Our senior leadership team has extensive experience of operating, opening and acquiring quality…
    • Leading and motivating event catering teams.
    • Experience managing a team within event catering, street food, corporate catering, restaurants or cafés.
    • A confident communicator who can lead engaging team briefings and develop junior managers.
    • This is not simply a hands-on baking role; they need someone who can…
    • Managing a catering team: 3 years (required).
    • Build and develop a strong kitchen and catering team.
    • Do you have at least 3 years' experience as a Head Chef,…
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    • Support with relevant food hygiene and catering qualifications.
    • Experience catering for older people and those living with dementia.
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    • Implement and monitor quality control systems across all aspects of kitchen management and catering services.
    • Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager,…
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    • This role includes preparing fresh, nutritious meals for up to 91 Residents, as well as supporting the catering for the home’s events and celebrations.
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    • Support the recruitment, induction and ongoing development of catering team members alongside the General Manager.
    • Average 38.5 hours per week.
    • Professional chef / senior culinary experience.
    • Liaising with the restaurant's senior team.
    • Contract:* Freelance / Fixed-Term Contract.
    • Right to work in the UK.
    • Experience delivering high-volume banqueting, weddings and conference catering.
    • As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen…

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Cafe Head Chef
The Cambridge Dining Company
Cambridge CB3
From £37,000 a year
Full-time
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Pay

From £37,000 a year

Job type

Full-time

Shift and schedule

Monday to Friday

Benefits

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Employee discount
Free parking
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Full job description

Role: Cafe Head Chef

If you are passionate about food, thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and have the skills and drive to lead a team, we would love to hear from you.

Hours & Pay

Starting rate of £18per hour - Excellent opportunity – providing a very good work life balance working 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday with the occasional evening as and when events happening within the Ray Dolby Centre. You will be required to work an average of 40 hours each week.

Location

The Cavendish Cafe, Ray Dolby Centre, JJ Thompson Avenue, CB3 0US

Main Purpose of Job:

  • Lead & manage the day-to-day operation of the café kitchen.
  • Provide catering for additional internal meetings.
  • Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality food to consistently high standards.
  • Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation throughout the kitchen.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety and allergen regulations, communicating any allergen changes as required.
  • Manage & organise stock, par levels
  • Minimise waste and control kitchen costs.
  • Create a positive, safe, and supportive working environment.
  • Train, mentor and develop the KP/kitchen Assistant.
  • Work collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure exceptional customer service.
  • Strong and positive communication with central production unit & cafés.
  • Remain calm, organised, and efficient during busy service periods.

Key Requirements:

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior chef or kitchen manager role within hospitality or events.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
  • A keen eye for detail and a commitment to consistently high standards.
  • The ability to work independently and perform well under pressure.
  • A positive, hands-on attitude with a genuine willingness to support the wider team.
  • Level 3 Food Safety Certificate is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification:

  • Passionate about producing great food.
  • Friendly, approachable, and a strong team player.
  • Flexible with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
  • Reliable, hardworking, and proactive.
  • Committed to delivering an excellent experience for every customer.
  • Knowledge of different kitchen platforms and excel
  • Knowledge of using a mac desirable

Company Statement: This job description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job but outlines duties and may be amended at the discretion of the Company.

Pay: From £37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Kitchen management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • DBS Check (preferred)
  • Driving Licence (required)
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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