Sous Chef

ISS Facility Services UK; Ryton-on-Dunsmore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services UK is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join a brand-new catering contract supporting the College of Policing and Home Office. You will help lead the kitchen team, maintain high food standards and deputise for the Head Chef when needed.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support menu planning, costing and service delivery for delegates, guests and hospitality events, while ensuring compliance with food safety and company policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety certification.
• Experience within contract catering or a similar hospitality environment.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• A professional, clean and well-presented approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering high standards.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required, overseeing kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Supervise the production and service of high-quality meals within agreed budgets and standards.
• Assist with menu planning, menu costing and food ordering activities.
• Monitor stock levels and support effective food waste management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, company policies and health and safety standards.
• Support the delivery of hospitality services, themed buffets and fine dining events.
• Deliver excellent customer service and contribute to a positive dining experience for all guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety

Fast-paced

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join ISS on a brand-new catering contract supporting the College of Policing and Home Office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a newly established food operation, delivering high-quality dining experiences for delegates, guests and hospitality events.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate food professional who thrives in a busy hospitality environment and is keen to support the successful launch and ongoing development of a large-scale catering operation. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen team, maintain exceptional food standards and deputise in the Head Chef's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required, overseeing kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Supervise the production and service of high-quality meals within agreed budgets and standards.
• Assist with menu planning, menu costing and food ordering activities.
• Monitor stock levels and support effective food waste management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, company policies and health and safety standards.
• Support the delivery of hospitality services, themed buffets and fine dining events.
• Deliver excellent customer service and contribute to a positive dining experience for all guests.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety certification.
• Experience within contract catering or a similar hospitality environment.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• A professional, clean and well-presented approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering high standards.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#facilitiesmanagement

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 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. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

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]