Head Chef – British Seasonal Cuisine – 48k

Cambridge

Job Role: Head Chef
Food Style: British seasonal cuisine
Brigade Size: 20 Chefs
Hours: 42.5 hours per week – no overtime required

A leading restaurant in Cambridge is looking for a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef to join their well-structured, high-volume kitchen.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with top-quality seasonal ingredients and play a key role in menu development, supplier management, and team leadership.

The Role:

• High-volume service: 150+ covers per shift
• Events up to 100 covers
• Open fire grill for premium cooking
• Strong focus on quality, simplicity, and seasonality

What They’re Looking For:

• Experience in British seasonal cooking and high-volume kitchens
• Strong leadership, menu costing, and supplier management skills
• Professional, organised, and calm under pressure
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for quality

The Benefits:

• Guaranteed £48k+ salary with additional tronc
• No overtime, matched agency pay, and days in lieu for extra shifts
• Relocation support & sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Stable, well-run kitchen with a great team culture

How to Apply:

If you're a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef looking for a career-defining opportunity, apply today by sending your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com