ISS Facility Services UK
Chef Manager
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Chef Manager
Contract: Government
Location: Milton Keynes, MK19 7BH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Chef Manager to lead a busy Restaurant and Deli Bar operation, delivering a high-quality breakfast and lunch offer from Monday to Friday.
This role is responsible for the overall organisation and control of the catering operation, with a strong focus on strategic planning to drive growth and profitability.
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on professional who can lead and be actively involved in cooking and food production while managing operations within agreed budgetary guidelines.
The role requires ensuring full compliance with client, company, and statutory regulations, while developing the business in line with current high street and food service trends and building strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise and control all aspects of the catering operation, with strategic planning for growth and profitability.
- Supervise and control meal production in line with budgets, client requirements, company policies, and statutory regulations.
- Plan, coordinate, and order all food requirements using nominated suppliers.
- Ensure food is produced to the highest quality and service standards, using current cooking techniques and new commodities.
- Develop and progress the business in line with high street trends and new initiatives.
- Actively seek new business and sell innovative ideas and initiatives to the client.
- Ensure prompt service of meals to company standards and client satisfaction.
- Maintain contract profitability and ensure meals and services meet agreed cost standards.
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Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar Chef Manager or senior catering role.
- Solid experience in hospitality food production.
- Ability to work unsupervised and lead the catering operation.
- Level 3 Food Safety.
- Clean and well-presented with a professional approach.
- Pleasant, engaging, and effective team member.
- Demonstrated minimal absence in work history.
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
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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 by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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