Chef Manager - Monday to Friday

  • Cambridge
  • Permanent
  • Fri Oct 30 13:58:22 2026
  • 49274

Chef Manager – £34,000 | Monday to Friday, Daytime Hours!

Enjoy a great work/life balance with weekends and evenings free!

Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next opportunity in Cambridge? This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of a corporate staff restaurant, leading a small team and delivering a quality food service in a professional working environment.

With a Monday to Friday schedule of 07:30–15:00, you'll benefit from sociable hours, a supportive environment and opportunities to develop your career.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

  • £34,000 salary
  • Monday to Friday, 07:30–15:00
  • Great work/life balance with evenings and weekends free
  • Access to training and career progression opportunities
  • Perk Box discounts
  • Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities:

As Chef Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the staff restaurant, including:

  • Leading and managing a small team of one Chef and two General Assistants
  • Overseeing breakfast and lunch service, catering for approximately 20 breakfast and 100 lunch covers daily
  • Managing food ordering, stock control and financial performance
  • Creating staff rotas and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations
  • Building strong relationships with the client and maintaining high service standards

What we're looking for:

We're keen to hear from candidates who enjoy leading a team and taking ownership of a catering operation.

  • Previous experience in a Chef Manager or Catering Manager position
  • Contract catering experience preferred
  • Strong organisational and financial management skills
  • Confident leading, motivating and developing a small team
  • A passion for delivering quality food and excellent customer service

If you're an experienced Chef Manager looking for a Monday to Friday opportunity in Cambridge, offering a competitive salary and excellent work/life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this fantastic opportunity!

Job Number │ 49274 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Cambridge
Role │ Chef Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.