Head Chef - High-Volume Contract Catering (Weekdays, Cambridge)

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 Role

As 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 an 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
• 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.