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.