Liverpool
Chef Manager Location: Liverpool, L7 9PQ Hours of work: 40 (Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead our Facilities catering team, overseeing the preparation and service of high-quality meals for our site. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring that food is cooked and served to the highest standards while maintaining excellent hygiene, safety, and cost control. This leadership role is key in delivering an outstanding catering experience for staff and visitors. Job Description The Chef Manager will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering nutritious and appealing meals while managing the kitchen team to ensure efficiency and consistency. You will oversee menu planning, stock management, and food safety compliance, ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and effectively. This role requires strong leadership, excellent cooking skills, and the ability to motivate and develop a team to achieve high standards every day. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals and service., • Plan and prepare menus in line with budgets, dietary requirements, and seasonal produce., • Ensure all food hygiene, health, and safety regulations are adhered to at all times., • Oversee ordering, stock control, and cost management to minimise waste and maximise efficiency., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment., • Support and train team members to ensure consistency and professional development., • Work collaboratively with the Facilities team to ensure smooth daily operations., • Monitor performance, implement improvements, and uphold company standards. Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications • Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or in a senior kitchen supervisory role., • Relevant food preparation and hygiene qualifications (Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent)., • Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate a team., • Excellent cooking ability with attention to detail and presentation., • Proven experience managing budgets, ordering, and stock control., • Ability to plan menus that are varied, balanced, and cost-effective., • Positive attitude, flexibility, and commitment to high-quality service delivery. 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, we 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 rewarding career in an organisation with people at its heart. At 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. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing