Catering Manager/Chef - Cambridge - Permanent
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Chef Manager – Where Culinary Passion Meets Leadership Cambridge | £32k–£34k DOE | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tired of late nights and weekend shifts? Looking for a fresh opportunity to lead, create, and make a real impact?
We’ve partnered with a prestigious client in Cambridge to find a dynamic Chef Manager to join their tight-knit team. This hybrid role is a perfect blend of hands-on kitchen leadership (50%) and strategic back-office coordination (50%) — no two days are ever the same!
The Role at a Glance You’ll take the reins of daily operations, guide a passionate kitchen team, deliver top-tier food experiences, and lead performance on both the culinary and business fronts.
What You’ll Be Doing Preparing delicious hot and cold dishes for breakfast, salad bar, and lunchtime service
Leading and coordinating your team with confidence and care
Planning, delegating, and ensuring all food is prepared to high standards using set recipes
Managing hospitality for events and internal functions
Keeping stock fresh and organised, placing orders, and handling paperwork like a pro
Handling customer feedback and turning challenges into opportunities
Mentoring team members and fostering growth through hands-on training
Building strong client relationships and repo...
- Location:
- Cambridge
- Salary:
- £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
- Category:
- Hotel, Catering & Cleaning