- Position : Head Chef
- Package : Up to £55k Including Tronc and Bonus
- Location : Cambridge City Centre
Head Chef - New Opening | Cambridge
MCG Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering with an exciting new restaurant opening in the heart of
Cambridge—a bold, high-energy, food-led concept built around quality, pace, and personality.
This is not just another opening. It's the start of something ambitious. A brand-new kitchen. A fresh team. And a Head Chef opportunity where you will play a defining role in shaping the menu, culture, and standards from day one.
We're looking for a Head Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building teams, and is driven by consistency, quality, and execution under pressure. Someone who doesn't just run a kitchen—but builds one.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Lead the Launch: Take full ownership of the kitchen during an exciting new opening in Cambridge
- Build the Team: Recruit, train, and inspire a strong, reliable kitchen brigade from the ground up
- Set the Standard: Establish consistency, speed, and quality across every service from day one
- Menu Execution: Deliver a focused, high-impact menu with absolute attention to detail and consistency
- Operational Control: Manage stock, ordering, GP, and kitchen efficiency to ensure strong commercial performance
- Health & Safety Leadership: Maintain exceptional hygiene, compliance, and food safety standards at all times
- High-Pressure Performance: Keep cool, organised, and in control during busy, high-volume service
- Culture Builder: Create a positive, disciplined, high-energy kitchen environment where people want to perform
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready for a leadership step
- Experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach
- Excellent organisational and commercial awareness
- Passion for high-quality food and consistent execution
- Calm, confident decision-making under pressure
- A genuine desire to build something from the ground up
What You'll Get:
- Competitive salary with quarterly bonus potential
- Tronc share scheme
- Free meals on shift
- 28 days paid holiday
- Company pension
- Career progression opportunities within a growing concept
- Discounted dining
- Team events, socials, and annual staff festival
- Away days and team-building experiences
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a
new opening in Cambridge and shape a kitchen from day one, with the backing of an ambitious and growing hospitality group.
If you're ready to lead, build, and make your mark—we want to hear from you.
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