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Recruitment Partner on behalf of ISS Facility Services UK at Omni RMS | Workplace, Soft Services and Hospitality/ Catering / Food Management
Head Chef
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Luton, LU1 3PG
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary operations at a high-volume site that includes a staff restaurant, Unity Coffee, and a thriving hospitality service.
Serving an average of 400 meals daily from a diverse workforce of 700, this role requires a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee both daily staff meals and large-scale hospitality events.
Job Description
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high culinary standards, driving efficiency in kitchen operations, and ensuring a seamless service experience.
You will have the opportunity to develop and implement creative menu ideas while working within budgetary constraints and food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all kitchen operations across the staff restaurant and hospitality services.
* Plan and execute high-quality meals for staff dining, ensuring variety and nutritional balance.
* Oversee and coordinate buffet lunches, BBQs, and large-scale hospitality events.
* Ensure smooth service delivery while maintaining high-quality food standards.
* Manage and train a team of kitchen staff to ensure efficiency and productivity.
* Maintain full compliance with Level 3 Food Safety regulations and ensure a safe, hygienic kitchen environment.
* Control stock, manage budgets, and work closely with suppliers for high-quality, cost-effective produce.
* Collaborate with senior management to continuously improve menus and food offerings.
* Adapt menus to cater to dietary requirements and customer preferences.
* Maintain high standards of presentation and consistency in all dishes.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and best kitchen practices.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
* 3-5 years' experience as a Hospitality Head Chef, ideally in contract catering or a hotel/hospitality environment.
* Strong background in managing high-volume food production with a focus on quality and efficiency.
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a kitchen team.
* Experience in managing large-scale catering events and buffets.
* Strong organisational and financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and stock control.
* A passion for creating fresh, high-quality, and innovative menus.
* Level 3 Food Safety certification (or higher).
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
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.
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.
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 resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
* Industries
* Food and Beverage Services and Facilities Services
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