Compass Group • Cambridge CB4 0DW

Head Chef - Cambridge

About this role

Head Chef – Cambridge

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm

Location

Cambridge

We are looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen at a prestigious Cambridge Consultants site, operated by Eurest. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional white-collar environment, offering a great work-life balance with no weekend shifts.

About the RoleAs Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing a busy, high-volume kitchen serving up to 400 covers per day, alongside delivering a high-quality hospitality service for on-site events and meetings. This is a free issue operation, requiring strong organisational skills and a focus on consistency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities- Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standards

  • Oversee high-volume food production and ensure smooth daily service
  • Deliver high-quality hospitality catering for client events
  • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure service excellence
  • Manage stock, food safety, and compliance standards
  • Drive innovation and menu development within a contract catering environment

About You- Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment

  • Previous contract catering experience is essential
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to deliver both bulk catering and high-end hospitality
  • Excellent communication and client engagement skills
  • Passion for food quality, presentation, and service

Recruitment Process- Stage 1

Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

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Stage 2

On-site competency-based interview and trade test

If you are a driven Head Chef looking for a rewarding role with a great schedule and the opportunity to showcase both volume and hospitality expertise, we’d love to hear from you.