Sous Chef – Full-Time | Cambridge College
Are you a passionate culinary professional ready to step into a key leadership role?
We're on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef to join the kitchen brigade at a prestigious Cambridge college. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week, excluding breaks) to be part of a team delivering consistently high-quality food and service to our vibrant community of students, staff, guests, and conference delegates.
As an integral member of the catering management team, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic kitchen, helping shape menus, inspire your team, and uphold the highest standards of service and food quality.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take the lead during shifts in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality service.
* Supervise and support kitchen staff, encouraging efficiency and excellence.
* Manage food ordering in partnership with the Head Chef, ensuring smart stock rotation and minimal waste.
* Contribute to creative and seasonal menu development using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
* Maintain consistency and quality by ensuring all dishes follow standard recipes.
* Champion exceptional customer service through outstanding food preparation and delivery.
* Ensure all serveries are fully staffed and chefs are well-prepared for service.
* Brief food service staff on menus and ingredients ahead of each shift.
* Support the Head Chef in developing and implementing kitchen training plans.
* Provide hands-on training and mentorship to team members, helping them grow and thrive.
What We Offer
We believe great people deserve great rewards. In addition to a supportive and welcoming workplace, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary based on your skills and experience
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Generous sick pay
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Healthcare cash plan
* Free staff lunch when the kitchen is open
* Non-contractual performance bonus scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Relocation Loan & Travel to Work Loan
* On-site parking
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Join Us
If you're driven by culinary excellence, enjoy leading a team, and want to make a real impact in a collaborative and respectful environment, we’d love to hear from you.