Head Chef Opportunity in Cambridge

8 hours ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge Tap Full time

About Us

At Cambridge Tap, we pride ourselves on being a long-established, successful family-run business that puts our guests first and prioritizes quality above all else. If you're passionate about beer and food, love people, and thrive in a busy environment that's the hub of the community, we'd love to hear from you

As a Chef with us, you'll be part of a team that values home-grown talent and invests in its people. We treat everyone like part of the family – you'll be respected, trained, coached, and encouraged to grow in confidence and achieve more than you thought possible.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve our menu to a high standard, ensuring our guests return again and again
  • Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards within the business and complete necessary paperwork
  • Receive deliveries and store food correctly
  • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

To succeed in this role, you'll need a positive, hands-on approach, good communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous experience in a busy kitchen is essential, but don't worry if you're new to the industry – we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you grow.

Your Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £18-22 per hour (live out) / £15-18 per hour (live in)
  • Achievable bonus scheme
  • Shift flexibility
  • Weekly pay
  • Enhanced rate of pay for working on key Bank Holidays
  • Great live-in accommodation (if required)
  • Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • A share of gratuities
  • 60% discounted meals when working
  • 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
  • Fantastic training and career development through McMullen's GROW Programme
  • Full chef uniform
  • Industry-relevant Apprenticeships available for skill development

If you're as passionate about great food and drink as we are, and you're looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment, we'd love to hear from you Apply now to take the next step in your culinary journey.



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