At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a friendly kitchen team and manage daily operations in a busy café.
- Company: Established garden centre café known for fresh food and welcoming atmosphere.
- Benefits: Daytime shifts, competitive salary, staff discounts, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Free staff parking and uniform provided.
- Why this job: Enjoy work-life balance with no late nights while making delicious meals.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef ready for management.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 34000 £ per year.
Looking for a kitchen leadership role that doesn’t take over your evenings? This could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. A well-established Garden Centre Café in Ipswich is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead a friendly kitchen team in a busy, daytime-only operation. Perfect for an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Chef ready to step into management without sacrificing work-life balance.
What’s on offer:
- 40-hour working week
- Daytime-only operation
- Shifts scheduled between 7:45 am and 5:00 pm
- Straight shifts only - no late finishes or split shifts
- Alternate weekends are typically required
- Free staff parking on site
- Uniform provided
- Company pension scheme
- 30% staff discount
- £33,000 to £34,000 Salary
- Sick pay included
The Role:
You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with a small team. This is a very hands-on role where you’ll lead service, maintain standards, manage stock, and ensure smooth kitchen operations throughout the day. The café is part of a successful garden centre group known for welcoming hospitality, freshly prepared food, homemade baked goods, and a loyal customer base who return regularly for breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar role
Head Chef Daytime Only Position in Suffolk employer: Concept Technical
Join a well-established Garden Centre Café in Ipswich, where you can enjoy a fulfilling Head Chef role without the stress of evening shifts. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, our daytime-only operation offers a supportive and friendly work culture, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including a company pension scheme and generous staff discounts. We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities to lead a dedicated kitchen team while serving our loyal customers with freshly prepared meals in a vibrant environment.
