Head Chef
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, EC2Y 9AJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Head Chef
Contract: Financial Services
Location: London, EC2Y 9AJ
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a confident and hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation within a high-profile corporate catering contract in the City of London.
This is a key role within a busy and varied operation, overseeing daily restaurant service, hospitality, events and VIP functions while delivering high standards of food quality, service and kitchen performance.
Job Description
The operation serves approximately 500 guests daily across two floors, with breakfast offered from a consistent menu and lunch delivered through a rotating seasonal menu.
All food is produced from a central kitchen, supported by an established team, with opportunities to further develop the hospitality offer as the business grows.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the kitchen operation, driving continuous improvement while maintaining strong financial, operational and food safety standards. Occasional evening working may be required, with the latest finish being 8:30pm and advance notice provided.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operation across a busy corporate catering environment.
Oversee food production from a single central kitchen supporting service across two floors.
Deliver consistent breakfast and lunch services, ensuring quality standards are maintained at all times.
Manage and develop a team of four kitchen staff, providing leadership, motivation and support.
Maintain menu standards, including traditional offerings such as fish on Fridays.
Ensure high standards of food presentation, food safety and operational excellence.
Manage food costs, labour budgets, stock control and overall kitchen profitability.
Support hospitality, events and VIP functions while driving improvements to the catering offer.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Contract catering experience is essential, with a proven track record of operating successfully within a contract catering environment.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs, labour budgets, stock control and kitchen profitability.
Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy, varied operation.
Passion for food and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and enhancing the customer experience.
Commercial awareness combined with strong culinary expertise.
Ability to maintain consistent service standards across multiple food offerings and service periods.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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