Cambridge
Chef Manager- Growing contract caterer Full time-7.30-3.30pm £40,000 + Overtime North Cambridge Are you a creative, ambitious chef who wants full autonomy in the kitchen? Do you dream of crafting innovative, freshly prepared food every day and building a café that people genuinely love to visit? If so, we want you to join our small but rapidly growing contract catering company based in North Cambridge . The Role: As our Chef Manager , you'll be the heart and driving force of the café, responsible for: Menu planning and development , creating innovative, seasonal menus Delivering freshly prepared breakfast and lunch , alongside exciting seasonal grab-and-go options Staff management and training , including leading and developing a barista Designing and delivering bespoke menus for after-hours events and hospitality Acting as the face of the café through a client-facing role , building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders Overseeing financial administration , including cost control and margins Ensuring full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations Inventory management , ordering, stock control and reducing waste Supporting marketing and promotion , helping grow the café's profile and footfall Running the café like your own little business, with full autonomy With brand-new kitchen facilities at your disposal, you'll have the freedom and tools to bring your culinary vision to life and grow with the business as it expands. What We Offer: Monday–Friday role with paid overtime when the business needs it £40,000 starting salary plus paid overtime 25 days holiday from day one The opportunity to create and develop your own café concept Be part of something exciting from the very beginning in one of Cambridge's most dynamic new developments Who You Are: A passionate chef with experience in menu planning and kitchen management Excited by fresh, seasonal food and grab-and-go concepts Confident and personable, comfortable in a client-facing environment Strong on people management, organisation, and financial awareness Ambitious, creative, and keen to grow with a fast-moving business Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites TPBN1_UKCT