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Head Chef
Job in
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
COSMO Restaurant Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Cook & Chef, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Manager, Catering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities
- Kitchen Leadership:Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen and prep teams to ensure smooth service and a productive work environment.
- Food Quality & Standards:Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, and plating to guarantee every dish matches the restaurant's standards.
- Menu & Creativity:Develop new menu items, specials, or regional/global dishes in collaboration with management while reflecting guest preferences.
- Stock & Cost Control:Manage inventory levels, control food waste, monitor portion sizes, and handle supplier ordering.
- Safety & Hygiene:Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP rules, and kitchen sanitation standards.
- Team Coordination:Work closely with the front-of-house (FOH) team to ensure timely order delivery and smooth service flow.
- Experience:Proven experience in a culinary leadership role (such as Head Chef, Sous Chef, or experienced Kitchen Manager). Larger or regional roles may require 8+ years of total culinary experience with 2+ years in kitchen management.
- Culinary
Skills:
Strong mastery of global cooking techniques, high-volume preparation, and attention to taste and presentation.
- Communication:Effective communication skills to coordinate between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Flexibility:Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Certifications:Up-to-date knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Work Environment:Fast-paced, vibrant multi-flavor or world buffet kitchen setting.
- Benefits:Typically include a competitive salary, staff discounts, company pension schemes, and opportunities for career progression.
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