Location
ipswich
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 08, 2026
Job Description
Head Chef
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday with flexibility to business needs
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead a contract catering kitchen delivering a quality food offer across breakfast, daytime and evening/night services. This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for ensuring exceptional food standards, efficient operations and a motivated, high‑performing team.
You will play a key part in shaping the food offer, maintaining compliance and delivering an outstanding service to meet client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of chefs and catering colleagues
- Oversee all kitchen operations across multi‑service periods (breakfast, lunch and night service)
- Plan and deliver balanced menus aligned to client needs
- Ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to the highest standards
- Manage stock a...