Head Chef at Mint People

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Leadership, Menu Planning, Budget Management, Food Safety, HACCP, Stock Control, Staff Training, Hospitality Management, Nutritional Planning, Financial Acumen, Supplier Relationship Management, Operational Excellence

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Head Chef Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Contract: Full Time – (5 days out of 7) Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Free On-Site Parking Available Benefits Free meals on duty Free on-site parking Volunteers leave – up to one day per year Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave Cycle to work scheme Recommend a friend bonus Unrivalled individual training and development Well-established apprenticeship programme Team & company social events Employee assistance programme Workplace pension Discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, and more We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the catering operation at a prestigious day and boarding co-educational school in Ipswich, as Head Chef in Suffolk you will be catering for approximately 400 pupils and staff daily. This is a dynamic, 7-day operation delivering breakfast, lunch, supper, and both internal and external hospitality services and events. Working closely with the Catering Team , you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional food standards and operational excellence, this is a hands on the tools Head chef role. Head Chef Duties Lead, inspire, and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food across all services Oversee daily catering operations including breakfast, lunch, supper, and hospitality events Ensure food quality, presentation, and service standards consistently exceed expectations Plan and develop innovative, nutritious, and seasonal menus Manage food purchasing, stock control, and supplier relationships Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Control labour and food costs in line with agreed budgets Monitor financial performance and manage the site’s catering budget effectively Support and develop team members through training and mentoring Work collaboratively with senior leadership Drive continuous improvement across food offer and operational efficiency Requirements & Background Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in a similar high-volume environment ideally contract catering Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and food cost controls Experience within education, contract catering, hospitality, or similar multi-service operations preferred Excellent leadership and team development skills Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP Passion for fresh food, nutrition, and menu innovation Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day operation (5 days out of 7) Relevant professional cookery qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent desirable) Strong organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality breakfast, lunch, supper, and hospitality services for approximately 400 pupils and staff. Oversee daily operations, including menu development, budget control, and strict compliance with food safety regulations.