Head Chef — School Dining & Kitchen Leader

Thomas Franks Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Ipswich seeks a Catering Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality food service for members and staff. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage financial budgets, and maintain excellent standards of service. Applicants must have relevant cooking and hygiene qualifications, alongside excellent customer service skills. The role requires flexibility and strong communication abilities. This position offers various employee benefits, including discounts, free meals, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at retailers)

Free meals on duty

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food production and service.
• Proven track record in customer service.
• Ability to demonstrate good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering team to ensure quality service.
• Develop and implement dining standards.
• Manage financial budgets for catering operations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Education

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

Level 3 food Hygiene qualification

Job description

A leading catering company in Ipswich seeks a Catering Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality food service for members and staff. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage financial budgets, and maintain excellent standards of service. Applicants must have relevant cooking and hygiene qualifications, alongside excellent customer service skills. The role requires flexibility and strong communication abilities. This position offers various employee benefits, including discounts, free meals, and career progression opportunities.