Head Chef
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.50 to £16.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS2 7UA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Head Chef
Contract: Government
Location: Leeds, LS2 7UA
Hours of work: 35
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 14:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £15.50 - £16.50
Are you passionate about food and ready to lead a successful catering operation?
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to join ISS UK and play a key role in delivering exceptional food and outstanding service to our customers.
You’ll take responsibility for organising and managing all aspects of food production and the wider catering operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and service.
You’ll also oversee costs and budgets, support the profitability of the business and work collaboratively with the wider ISS team to continually improve the customer experience.
The Role
Organise and oversee all aspects of the catering operation, including food production, planning and service delivery.
Prepare and deliver high-quality food, ensuring excellent presentation and consistent standards.
Manage food production within agreed budgets, supporting the financial performance and profitability of the business.
Ensure meal services are delivered promptly and efficiently, meeting customer expectations and operational deadlines.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with client, company and statutory requirements.
Lead by example and work collaboratively with the catering team and wider ISS colleagues to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
About You
Previous experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior catering role.
Experience in hospitality and food production.
Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
Ability to lead and manage a catering operation independently.
Professional, well presented and approachable, with a positive and engaging attitude.
Reliable, committed and focused on delivering high standards of food quality, service and customer satisfaction.
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,
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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.
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