Development Chef

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Development Chef to innovate and enhance their culinary offerings. This role involves menu development, craft training, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates have senior chef experience and relevant food qualifications, along with a passion for food and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Senior chef experience in culinary services.
• Ability to elevate food standards and compliance.
• Experience in tendering for new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food trends and concepts.
• Provide craft training for team development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety policies.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Food trend development

Passion for food

Strong commercial understanding

Education

7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications in food preparation and production

Minimum Level 3 food hygiene qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Development Chef will be responsible for continuously enhancing the food offering within ISS Food Services, driving innovation, and ensuring our culinary concepts remain relevant to business needs.

Job Description

This role plays a key part in mobilizing new contracts, crafting, and refining food concepts aligned with our growth strategy.

In addition to menu development, the Development Chef will provide craft training, inspiring and upskilling teams to maintain excellence in food service delivery.

By staying ahead of industry trends and customer expectations, this role helps shape the future of ISS Food Services, ensuring high-quality, creative, and commercially successful food experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand, develop, and implement current food trends and ideas into the business.
• Identify areas for craft development and implement required training.
• Develop a culture of sharing best practices and elevating food standards.
• Ensure nominated suppliers provide the relevant supplies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to food safety, operations, and recruitment.
• Evaluate proposed and required service changes, considering financial, personnel, and operational implications before implementation.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Senior chef experience.
• Ability to coach and mentor chefs, supporting capability development and succession planning.
• 7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications in food preparation and production.
• Minimum Level 3 food hygiene qualification or equivalent.
• Passion for food and service.
• Strong commercial understanding with a proven track record.
• Experience in tendering for new business.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. We understand every aspect of the user experience and work closely with our customers daily.

Through intelligent solutions, high standards, and caring people, we help our customers achieve their purpose—whether in hospitals, businesses, or airports. ISS is committed to doing business responsibly. Our passion is people.

We offer a challenging and exciting career in an organization that values people. At 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, welcoming applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background.

Our commitment to inclusivity makes ISS a more creative, productive, and happy workplace.