Head Chef

Head ChefContract: GovernmentLocation: Coventry, CV8 3ENHours of work: 40Contract Type: Permanent We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to join our team at the Home Office College of Policing in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a busy and varied catering operation, delivering high-quality food experiences for delegates, conferences, hospitality events and special functions. With no late nights and a Monday to Friday daytime schedule, this role offers an excellent work-life balance while still providing plenty of culinary creativity and variety. Job Description As Head Chef, you'll work closely with the Catering Manager and wider leadership team to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, compliance, customer satisfaction and financial performance. You'll lead a dedicated kitchen team and play a key role in developing menus, driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and

inspire the kitchen team, ensuring high levels of engagement and performancePlan menus, manage food ordering and oversee food productionDeliver meals to the highest quality and service standardsControl food costs, waste and kitchen budgetsEnsure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company policiesBuild strong relationships with clients and stakeholdersSupport recruitment, training and development of kitchen staffDrive innovation and continuously improve the catering offerEnsure all kitchen and service areas are maintained to excellent standards Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Previous experience in a Head Chef or similar catering leadership roleStrong experience within hospitality or high-volume food productionStrong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen complianceLevel 3 Food Safety qualificationExperience managing teams and kitchen operationsExcellent organisational and communication skillsA proactive and customer-focused approachAbility
to work independently and take ownership of the operationExperience within Business & Industry contract catering would be advantageous 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,#aplacetobeyou,#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