Kitchen Manager

ISS Facilities Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and manage a team in an educational setting. The role involves overseeing food preparation and delivery, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting staff development. The ideal candidate will have kitchen management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for providing high-quality food. This permanent position offers a structured working pattern from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team.
• Plan and oversee high-quality food delivery.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in cookery or catering management

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Contract: Education

Location: London, E18 1JX

Hours of work: 28.75

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 14:15 (term time only)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £15.37

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Kitchen Manager in an educational environment. If you are passionate about food and leadership, and want a role that offers fantastic development and support, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, supporting and developing staff to achieve their full potential.
• Plan, prepare, and oversee the delivery of delicious, high-quality food for students and staff.
• Ensure catering services run smoothly, meeting deadlines and maintaining prompt service of meals.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety across the kitchen.
• Uphold health and safety standards, keeping a secure and safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider ISS team to deliver an exceptional experience for students, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor stock, order supplies, and manage budgets to maintain cost-effective operations.

About You

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role, with strong leadership skills.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or higher in cookery or catering management preferred.
• Passionate about creating great-tasting, high-quality food.
• Excellent understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with your team and the student community.
• Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Motivated to drive excellence, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

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.