Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Bawdsey; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Woodbridge is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team while maintaining family-friendly hours. The role offers a £34,676 annual salary and a typical 42-hour week over five days with finishes around 8pm and no Christmas work.

You’ll manage rotas, training and food quality, ensuring hygiene and allergen controls are in place and that dietary requirements are met, while delivering tasty, safe meals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a mid-to-large scale dining environment.
• Experience with food mass production.
• Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent food hygiene and allergen knowledge.
• City & Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent.
• Level 3+ Food Safety and Allergen Management qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate Chefs and Catering Assistants
• Organise rotas, objectives and training
• Deliver tasty, nutritious and safe meals
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and allergen standards
• Manage dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances
• Oversee production planning, stock, waste and financial management

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen management

Food production

Roster management

Education

City & Guilds 7061/2

Level 3+ Food Safety

Job description

Head Chef - Woodbridge | £34,676

No late nights, no Christmas working & a better worklife balance!

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a role where you can lead a team without sacrificing your evenings and family time? Based in Woodbridge, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your catering career while enjoying sensible working hours.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll enjoy:

• £34,676 salary
• Average 42 hours per week over five days
• No late nights, with finishes typically around 8pm
• No working over Christmas
• A Friday or Saturday evening off most weeks
• Centralised recipes, allowing you to focus on your team and food quality

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate Chefs and Catering Assistants
• Organise rotas, objectives and training
• Deliver tasty, nutritious and safe meals
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and allergen standards
• Manage dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances
• Oversee production planning, stock, waste and financial management

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a mid-to-large scale dining environment
• Experience with food mass production
• Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills
• Excellent food hygiene and allergen knowledge
• City & Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent
• Level 3+ Food Safety and Allergen Management qualificationsIf you're an experienced Exec Chef or Lead Chef looking for your next opportunity in Woodbridge, this could be the perfect role for you. Enjoy a rewarding catering career with more time for the things that matter.

Job Number │ 48963 / INDCATERERING

Location │ Woodbridge

Role │ Head Chef