Chef de Partie
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | SW1A 2AS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 151552 |
Summary
Chef de Partie
Contract: Government
Location: London, SW1A 2AS
Hours of work: 40 - 07:00 - 15:30 (M-F)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our team at 70-72 Whitehall, delivering exceptional hospitality services to government officials and their guests.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious environment where attention to detail and high standards are paramount.
Job Description
The position is primarily hospitality-focused, with some staff dining responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring food quality, presentation, and safety standards are consistently met, while supporting the delivery of retail, hospitality, and event catering.
Flexibility and a strong customer focus are essential, as you will work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to provide an outstanding service experience.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain company standards, policies, and procedures across all kitchen operations.
Prepare and deliver food for retail, hospitality, and events in line with company specifications.
Comply with allergen management processes from production through to service.
Support hospitality and event food production, including canapés, fine dining, and tasting menus.
Ensure food safety and health & safety management systems are adhered to at all times.
Take responsibility for opening and closing procedures within designated areas.
Assist the Sous Chef and deputise in the absence of the Head Chef.
Attend daily service briefs and collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless delivery.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, ideally within contract catering.
Strong background in hospitality food production.
Food Safety Certificate essential.
Excellent customer focus and communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.
Passion for food quality, presentation, and innovation.
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.
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 resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Government
Location: London, SW1A 2AS
Hours of work: 40 - 07:00 - 15:30 (M-F)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our team at 70-72 Whitehall, delivering exceptional hospitality services to government officials and their guests.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious environment where attention to detail and high standards are paramount.
Job Description
The position is primarily hospitality-focused, with some staff dining responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring food quality, presentation, and safety standards are consistently met, while supporting the delivery of retail, hospitality, and event catering.
Flexibility and a strong customer focus are essential, as you will work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to provide an outstanding service experience.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain company standards, policies, and procedures across all kitchen operations.
Prepare and deliver food for retail, hospitality, and events in line with company specifications.
Comply with allergen management processes from production through to service.
Support hospitality and event food production, including canapés, fine dining, and tasting menus.
Ensure food safety and health & safety management systems are adhered to at all times.
Take responsibility for opening and closing procedures within designated areas.
Assist the Sous Chef and deputise in the absence of the Head Chef.
Attend daily service briefs and collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless delivery.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, ideally within contract catering.
Strong background in hospitality food production.
Food Safety Certificate essential.
Excellent customer focus and communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.
Passion for food quality, presentation, and innovation.
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.
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 resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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