Head Chef

ISS Facility Services UK; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services UK is seeking a Head Chef in West Drayton to manage a busy restaurant, focusing on high-quality breakfast and lunch. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring compliance, and developing the business with a focus on growth.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as Head Chef or Chef Manager, solid food production experience, and the ability to lead a team effectively. This permanent role offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities across all catering aspects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Head Chef or Chef Manager role.
• Solid experience in hospitality food production.
• Ability to work unsupervised and lead the catering operation.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control all aspects of the catering operation.
• Supervise meal production to meet client and budget requirements.
• Ensure food quality and service standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Food production

Customer service

Job description

Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology

Location: West Drayton, UB7 8JL

Hours of work: 40 (Monday - Friday)

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy Restaurant, delivering a high‑quality breakfast and lunch offer from Monday to Friday. This role is responsible for the overall organisation and control of the kitchen operation, and the kitchen team, 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.
• Stock management and control.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Head Chef or a Chef Manager role.
• Solid experience in hospitality food production.
• Ability to work unsupervised and lead the catering operation.
• Clean and well‑presented with a professional approach.
• Pleasant, engaging and effective team member.
• Demonstrated minimal absence in work history.

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. ISS is 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. 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.