Head Chef Kitchen Manager Daytime Only Role

Kitchen Manager/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 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 Up 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 Supervisor, Team Leader or above Strong organisational and kitchen management skills Knowledge of ordering, stock control and food safety procedures A ..... full job details .....