Head Chef - School Kitchen Leader for 500+ Meals

Peoplebank; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious co-educational school in Ipswich is seeking a Head Chef to oversee catering operations. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional food and customer service, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service, proven leadership skills, and hold a recognized cooking qualification. This full-time position offers an opportunity for career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at major retailers

Free meals on duty

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee assistance programme

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role as Head Chef or Catering Manager.
• Ability to manage finances and budgets effectively.
• Experience in food production and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team for dining facilities.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and customer service.
• Manage day-to-day operations of catering services.
• Develop food offers in line with market trends.

Skills

Excellent food standards

Customer service skills

Analytical/critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Recognised cooking qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent)

Job description

A prestigious co-educational school in Ipswich is seeking a Head Chef to oversee catering operations. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional food and customer service, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service, proven leadership skills, and hold a recognized cooking qualification. This full-time position offers an opportunity for career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.