Head Chef

Fulliant Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local independent restaurant in Cambridge is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a strong restaurant background, be dynamic and self-motivated, and demonstrate creativity in menu design. The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal produce in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Equal split of service charge

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous with strong restaurant background.
• Dynamic, self-motivated with positive engaging attitude.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and deliver new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for the kitchen.
• Championing excellent service through quality food.
• Driving sales and delivering growth through team engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creativity in menu design

Team player

Passion for fresh, seasonal produce

Job description

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum plus tips

Bedrooms: None

Food Type: Modern British small/sharing plates - BBQ and smokery

Accommodation: None

Start Date: March 2025

Novi is an independently owned, modern, vibrant, sophisticated and welcoming kitchen and bar, set in a magnificent three storey building in the heart of Cambridge. Our focus is on providing casual, communal and sociable dining. We serve a brunch menu during the day and small to medium modern British shareable plates in the evening, with a focus on our Japanese BBQ and in house smoker.

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team.

Our offer to our new Chef:

• £40,000 to 42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Equal split of service charge, additional £3,000 to £5,000 per annum.
• 28 days holiday per year.
• Average working week of 48 hours.
• Company pension scheme.

What we look for in our new Chef:

Our ideal candidate would be an experienced Head Chef, or Senior Sous looking for career progression, with a strong restaurant background. We would like a dynamic self motivated Chef with a positive engaging attitude, who has a passion for fresh, seasonal produce and be interested in working for a local independent business.

• You will be fully responsible for the kitchen.
• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills.
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus.
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams.