AddressContract: Government
Location: London
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an Account Chef Lead to be dedicated to supporting the team while inspiring our catering professionals to create exceptional and safe dining experience.
Job Description
In this role, you'll be responsible for orchestrating and supervising the entire food production process, staying within budgetary constraints and upholding the highest client and company standards, as well as regulatory requirements.
You'll also collaborate closely with our onsite catering team and the Operations Performance Food team to drive innovation and create exceptional dining experiences for our clients. If you're passionate about food and ready to make your mark in the industry, we invite you to be a part of our journey!
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the creation, production, and delivery of restaurant, café, hospitality, and event food across multiple catering sites, upholding the highest quality and service standards, all while managing budgets.
- Lead and support food service delivery at key hospitality events.
- Proactively ensure compliance with Company and statutory Food Safety, Health & Safety, and operational policies, such as ensuring menu compliance with Natasha's Law.
- Maximise organisation and quality food delivery for our on-site teams.
- Assist in training ISS catering systems and procedures.
- Cover key site management roles during holidays and sickness.
- Implement and control the company's food concept within our business.
- Collaborate with the Food Development team, bridging the gap between Operations Performance and on-site locations.
- Inspire kitchen teams at our sites, identifying areas for culinary development and providing necessary training.
- Serve as an ISS ambassador, maintaining professional communication with all stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of sharing best practices to elevate ISS Food Services' culinary standards.
- Ensure nominated suppliers are used for the necessary supplies.
- Evaluate proposed service changes for financial, personnel, and operational implications before implementation.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of senior chef experience.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop chefs and their skills, supporting capability development and succession planning.
- 7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications in food preparation and production.
- At least a Level 3 food hygiene certification or equivalent.
- A passion for food and service.
- A strong focus on food safety and health & safety.
- Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at various levels.
- Strong financial acumen and commercial understanding with a proven track record.
- Experience in menu planning and cost management for various dining settings, including restaurants, coffee shops, hospitality, and events.
- A "can-do" attitude with a hands-on approach.
- Experience in organising and delivering hospitality and events.
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
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 on 0330 311 2739
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
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
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 on 0330 311 2739
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
