The Development Chef will be responsible for continuously enhancing the food offer within ISS Food Services, driving innovation and ensuring our culinary concepts remain relevant to business needs.
Job Description
This role plays a key part in mobilising new contracts, crafting and refining food concepts aligned with our growth strategy.
In addition to menu development, the Development Chef will provide craft training, inspiring and upskilling teams to maintain excellence in food service delivery.
By staying ahead of industry trends and customer expectations, this role will help shape the future of ISS Food Services, ensuring high-quality, creative, and commercially successful food experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand, develop, and implement current food trends and ideas into the business
* Identify areas for craft development and implement necessary training
* Develop a culture of sharing best practices and elevating food standards
* Ensure nominated suppliers are providing relevant supplies
* Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures related to food safety, operations, and recruitment
* Evaluate proposed and required service changes, considering financial, personnel, and operational implications before implementation
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
* Senior chef experience
* Ability to coach and mentor chefs, supporting capability development and succession planning
* 7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications in food preparation and production
* Minimum Level 3 food hygiene or equivalent
* Passion for food and service
* Commercial acumen with a proven track record
* Experience in tendering for new business
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. We understand every aspect of the user experience, working closely with customers daily.
Through intelligent solutions, high standards, and caring people, we help our customers achieve their goals—whether in hospitals, innovative businesses, or airports.
ISS is committed to responsible business practices and values diversity and inclusion. We believe our passion for inclusivity makes ISS a more creative, productive, and happy workplace.
We offer a challenging and exciting career with opportunities to develop and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background.
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