Job Ref: UNI1498
Branch: Parker's Tavern
Location: Parker's Tavern, Cambridge
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Pay - £37,404,88
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 42.5
Posted date: 29/05/2026
Closing date: 01/07/2026
ABOUT US
University Arms is a 192-bedroom design-led Hotel situated in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Overlooking Parker’s Piece is the Hotel’s quintessentially British Restaurant and Bar Parker’s Tavern, Library Lounge, and beautiful 272 square metre wood panelled Ballroom.
Opened in 1834 as a Coaching Inn, University Arms is Cambridge’s oldest Hotel. For 180 years, the Hotel was added to, updated, and modernised in line with the age; however, it was the reopening in 2018 after a four-year £80m full renovation that really positioned the Hotel. It is now Cambridges ‘go to’ destination, alluring visitors with the promise of a sense of modern luxury.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING
The Breakfast Junior Sous Chef – is responsible for supporting the daily breakfast kitchen operation, ensuring high-quality food preparation, presentation, and service standards are consistently delivered. The role also supports when needed staff food preparation, event preparation, restaurant mise en place, stock ordering, and maintaining agreed par levels. Working closely with the senior kitchen team, the Junior Sous Chef helps maintain food safety standards, kitchen organisation, and efficient day-to-day operations while supporting and guiding junior team members. Your tasks will include, but will not be limited to:
THE DUTIES
- Support the daily operation of the breakfast kitchen service.
- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality breakfast dishes in line with company standards.
- Ensure breakfast buffet and à la carte items are consistently replenished and presented.
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards throughout service.
- Assist with breakfast menu development and ad-hoc changes.
- Support the preparation and service of staff meals when required.
- Assist with event and banqueting food preparation as directed by senior chefs.
- Support restaurant lunch and dinner mise en place and preparation during quieter breakfast periods.
- Work collaboratively across all kitchen sections to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assist with food ordering and stock management.
- Maintain accurate par levels for breakfast and assigned kitchen sections.
- Monitor stock rotation and ensure all products are stored correctly following FIFO procedures.
- Minimise waste and support cost-control initiatives.
- Supervise, train and support junior kitchen Team Members.
- Ensure effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Take ownership of any guest complaints relating to breakfast food items, ensuring concerns are handled professionally, promptly, and effectively to achieve guest satisfaction and maintain service standards.
- Maintain full compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, and health safety regulations.
- Ensure all equipment is used safely and maintained correctly.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
- Strong high-volume breakfast service experience.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Flexibility to support multiple kitchen operations.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
THE PERKS
As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in an exceptional property, the position comes with:
- Competitive salary
- Free meals on duty
- Team Member Parties
- Room and FB discounts across the Marriott portfolio
- Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £400 for referring them!
RIGHT TO WORK
In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
PAY
£31,326.88 plus £6078.00 Tronc per annum
Why work at University Arms and Parker’s Tavern?
We are passionate about Cambridge’s heritage, and want to share that with our guests in a context that is contemporary, thoughtful and engaging. We deliver an experience of considered modern luxury, and take pride in our work. If you are enthusiastic about your city and your work in the hospitality sector you will find working at the University Arms truly rewarding.
