At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a friendly kitchen team and manage daily operations in a busy café.
- Company: Well-established garden centre café in Ipswich with a welcoming atmosphere.
- Benefits: 40-hour week, daytime shifts, free parking, uniform, and 30% staff discount.
- Other info: Join a successful group known for fresh food and loyal customers.
- Why this job: Enjoy a work-life balance with no late finishes or split shifts.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef ready for management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Head Chef Daytime Shifts Only Ipswich 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 Caf 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 * Up to 35k 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 caf 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: * Experie...
