Head Chef - School Kitchen Leader for 500+ Meals

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Head Chef to oversee operations in Ipswich. The role includes managing a team, ensuring high food quality standards, and maintaining budget expectations. Responsibilities include leading the culinary team, working closely with the Executive Chef, and ensuring compliance with food safety policies. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience, strong leadership skills, and a recognized cooking qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts)

Free meals on duty

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Unrivalled individual training and development

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering excellent food standards.
• Must have flexibility to work to the needs of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate good understanding and use of verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team with production & service of dining facilities.
• Ensure compliance with company Food & Beverage policies.
• Prepare monthly and annual Profit & Loss Operating Statements.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Food production knowledge

Education

Recognised cooking qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 706/1 & 2)

Job description

A leading catering company is seeking a Head Chef to oversee operations in Ipswich. The role includes managing a team, ensuring high food quality standards, and maintaining budget expectations. Responsibilities include leading the culinary team, working closely with the Executive Chef, and ensuring compliance with food safety policies. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience, strong leadership skills, and a recognized cooking qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and various perks.