Cambridge
Join One of Cambridge's Most Prestigious College Kitchens Salary: Competitive + Exceptional Benefits Location: Cambridge Permanent | Full-Time Are you a talented Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, professional kitchen where quality, creativity, and excellence are at the heart of everything you do? We are seeking an ambitious and passionate Sous Chef to join our highly respected College catering team. This is a rare opportunity to work within a stunning historic setting while helping to deliver outstanding dining experiences for students, fellows, staff, conference guests, and VIP events. Why This Role Stands Out This isn't just another Sous Chef position. You'll be joining a kitchen that combines tradition with innovation, producing exceptional food across a diverse range of servicesfrom daily dining and formal halls to prestigious banquets, conferences, and special events . Working alongside an experienced Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to influence menus, develop your team, showcase your creativity, and play a key role in maintaining the highest culinary standards. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the Head Chef in leading a professional and motivated kitchen team. Delivering outstanding food quality across all dining operations. Assisting with menu development, seasonal specials, and event catering. Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards. Training, mentoring, and inspiring junior chefs. Managing service during the Head Chef's absence. Helping drive innovation while ensuring consistency and excellence. What We're Looking For You will be: An experienced Sous Chef. Passionate about fresh, high-quality ingredients and modern cooking techniques. A natural leader with excellent communication skills. Organised , calm under pressure, and committed to delivering exceptional standards. Knowledgeable in food safety and kitchen management. Driven, ambitious, and eager to contribute to a high-performing culinary team. What We Offer ? Competitive salary ? Generous holiday entitlement ? Free meals whilst on duty ? Uniform provided ? Training and professional development opportunities ? Work-life balance rarely found in commercial hospitality ? The opportunity to work in one of Cambridge's most beautiful and prestigious environments Ready to Create Something Exceptional? If you're looking for a role where your talent will be valued, your creativity encouraged, and your career supported, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that takes pride in delivering outstanding food, exceptional service, and memorable dining experiences every single day. TPBN1_UKCT