Chef Manager

ISS Facilities Services; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace management company in Liverpool is looking for a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations. This hands-on role combines cooking with managing a small team and ensuring high-quality food and service. Candidates should have proven culinary experience and strong leadership skills, with a passion for customer satisfaction. This position offers a permanent contract in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Good understanding of stock control, menu planning, and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals.
• Plan and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Order and control stock, minimise waste.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Organisational skills

Leadership abilities

Stock control knowledge

Customer service passion

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef Manager

Location: Liverpool, L7 9PQ
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Chef Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our kitchen in Liverpool. This is a hands-on role for a chef who enjoys being in the thick of service while also managing a small team and ensuring the smooth delivery of quality food and service.

Job Description

As Chef Manager, you’ll combine your passion for great food with strong organisational and leadership skills. You’ll ensure the kitchen runs efficiently, meals are produced on time and to a high standard, and customer satisfaction remains at the heart of everything you do. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic chef looking to take the next step into management or for an established chef manager seeking a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals in line with menus and dietary requirements.
• Plan and manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and consistency during service.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to deliver excellent standards of food and hygiene.
• Order and control stock, minimise waste, and ensure cost-effective use of ingredients.
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Develop menus that are seasonal, balanced, and appealing to customers.
• Manage budgets, gross profit margins, and other financial targets.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed and that kitchen areas are kept tidy and safe at all times.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Support and lead by example during busy service periods.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• Excellent cooking, food presentation, and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Good understanding of stock control, menu planning, and budget management.
• Passionate about food and customer service with a flexible, can‑do attitude.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work well under pressure.

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, we 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. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

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 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 [e-mail].