Head Chef - New Store Opening - CC

• Package : Up to £55k Including Tronc and Bonus
• Location : Cambridge City Centre

Head Chef - New Opening Cambridge

• Position : Head Chef
• Package : Up to £55k Including Tronc and Bonus
• Location : Cambridge City Centre

Head Chef - New Opening Cambridge

MCG Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering with an exciting new restaurant opening in the heart of Cambridge-a bold, high-energy, food-led concept built around quality, pace, and personality.

This is not just another opening. It's the start of something ambitious. A brand-new kitchen. A fresh team. And a Head Chef opportunity where you will play a defining role in shaping the menu, culture, and standards from day one.

We're looking for a Head Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building teams, and is driven by consistency, quality, and execution under pressure. Someone who doesn't just run a kitchen-but builds one.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead the Launch: Take full ownership of the kitchen during an exciting new opening in Cambridge
• Build the Team: Recruit, train, and inspire a strong, reliable kitchen brigade from the ground up
• Set the Standard: Establish consistency, speed, and quality across every service from day one
• Menu Execution: Deliver a focused, high-impact menu with absolute attention to detail and consistency
• Operational Control: Manage stock, ordering, GP, and kitchen efficiency to ensure strong commercial performance
• Health & Safety Leadership: Maintain exceptional hygiene, compliance, and food safety standards at all times
• High-Pressure Performance: Keep cool, organised, and in control during busy, high-volume service
• Culture Builder: Create a positive, disciplined, high-energy kitchen environment where people want to perform

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready for a leadership step
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach
• Excellent organisational and commercial awareness
• Passion for high-quality food and consistent execution
• Calm, confident decision-making under pressure
• A genuine desire to build something from the ground up

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus potential
• Tronc share scheme
• Free meals on shift
• 28 days paid holiday
• Company pension
• Career progression opportunities within a growing concept
• Discounted dining
• Team events, socials, and annual staff festival
• Away days and team-building experiences

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new opening in Cambridge and shape a kitchen from day one, with the backing of an ambitious and growing hospitality group.

If you're ready to lead, build, and make your mark-we want to hear from you.