Head Chef - Cambridge

We are Pint Shop, an award-winning bar & dining room. Our bar serves modern British beer, 100 gins & 100 whiskies alongside awesome bar snacks; think hot Scotch eggs and cured meats. Our dining rooms serve very simple, seasonal & British ingredients cooked over charcoal. Our first Pint Shop opened over three years ago in Cambridge and has been a huge success. Oxford opened in September 2016. We will be opening our 3^rdPint Shop in Birmingham in early Autumn. 

Some recent awards…

‘12th coolest Restaurant in the UK’ The Times

‘Runner up 2014 & 2015 ’Best Bar ‘& ‘Best Sunday Lunch’ The Observer Food Monthly Awards

‘Best Designed Casual Dining Pub 2016’ Casual Dining Awards

Good Food Guide & Good Beer Guide 2016

'Runner Up 2016 'Best Place to Drink' The Observer Food Monthly Awards

The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants 2017

The Role

We are looking for a seriously talented Head Chef. Someone with the personality and desire to continue the success of Cambridge, grow it and maintain our reputation as a food mecca for simple, honest cooking.

Reporting into the GM but also working closely with the founders, the Head Chef will assume full operational responsibility of the kitchen from day one. The level of autonomy is totally open to discussion at the moment, for the right person, the sky is the limit.

Above all else, the Head Chef must create amazing food for customers, an awesome place for their team to work, incredible gross profit and industry leading standards for cleanliness and food hygiene.

We are looking for someone who has an eye for talent, who can hire the right people. Someone who has a passion for sharing knowledge, and whose team can deliver the best food, drink and service, at this price point, in the industry.

The Person

We are looking for someone who loves food, drink & people. Someone who loves to share their knowledge and wisdom is capable of building an amazing team and is loads of fun to be around. Here are some of the other qualities we are looking for;

• A hugely talented cook, with an exceptional palette
• Bags of energy and enthusiasm
• Talks with passion and confidence
• Naturally positive & happy person
• Fun to spend time with and will make us smile
• A geeky obsession with excellence
• Inspiring to be around
• Always has a story to tell

The Experience

We’re pretty open-minded when it comes to experience. However, as a guide we’ll be looking for some of the following;

• At least two years Head Chef experience in a high volume, high quality pub or restaurant
• Experience of working in a small and highly ambitious business
• Experience of working in a winning team
• Has worked under inspiring Head Chefs in renowned kitchens
• Can clearly demonstrate past success & loyalty in everything they have done
• Past evidence of devising and writing clear plans/ systems and delivering them

The Rewards

• £35-£45k basic plus bonus
• Eating out & gym allowances
• Chance to join a dynamic fast growing company, where you will help develop the business
• Opportunity to grow and develop as a Head Chef and beyond