Chef Manager

ISS Facilities Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a Chef Manager in Bristol to lead their catering operation. In this hands-on role, you will deliver high-quality meals, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality food production and possess a Level 3 Food Safety certification. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality food production.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification required.
• Able to work unsupervised and lead catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals while ensuring operational efficiency.
• Actively seek new business and develop client relationships.
• Plan and coordinate food in line with standard recipes.

Skills

Hospitality food production

Leadership

Client relationship management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Job description

Chef Manager

Location: Bristol

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent


We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering operation in Bristol - an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious ISS food brand in a rare local opening.

Job Description

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality meals while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and profitability.

This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make a lasting impact through exceptional service and great food.

Key Responsibilities

Actively seek new business and develop client relationships
Ensure high-quality food production using modern techniques and trends
Plan, coordinate, and order food in line with standard recipes and client numbers
Drive business growth aligned with high street trends and client innovation
Maintain budget compliance, profitability, and use of nominated suppliers
Lead, recruit, train, and communicate effectively with the catering team
Oversee all catering operations, ensuring cleanliness, service standards, and compliance

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Experience in hospitality food production
Level 3 Food Safety certification
Clean, well-presented, and pleasant team member
Engaging and reliable with strong attendance record
Able to work unsupervised and lead catering operations

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. #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]