Executive Culinary Director

1 day ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thomas Franks Ltd Full time

As a highly skilled Executive Culinary Director, you will lead our culinary team at Thomas Franks Ltd to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our students, Fellows, staff, and external guests. Located in Cambridge, this prestigious role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for food, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to innovate and create bespoke menus using fresh seasonal ingredients. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality cuisine, you will inspire and motivate your team to achieve the highest possible standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment, working with fresh ingredients, developing innovative menus, and taking on a leadership role. You will be responsible for producing seasonal menus, designing bespoke menus for prestigious events, and ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A strong background in classical and modern cooking techniques.
  • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
  • The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including free meals on duty, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave, cycle-to-work scheme, and unrivalled individual training and development opportunities. If you are a motivated and creative chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career, we encourage you to apply.



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