Development Chef
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Canary Wharf, East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 153291 |
Summary
Development Chef
Contract: Food
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
We are seeking a Development Chef to continually evolve the food offer within ISS Food Services and deliver meaningful innovation to our clients.
This role focuses on shaping new food concepts that align with business needs while contributing to the mobilisation of new contracts and supporting overall growth.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can inspire culinary teams, drive high food standards and support craft training across the business.
This role is integral to delivering our ISS Food Services strategy and ensuring consistency, creativity and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Understand, develop and implement current food trends and ideas into the business
Identify areas of craft development and deliver any required training
Develop a culture of sharing best practice and elevating food standards
Ensure nominated suppliers are used for all relevant supplies
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures relating to food safety, operations management and recruitment
Evaluate proposed or required service changes, assessing financial, personnel and operational implications
Support the mobilisation of new contracts with relevant food concepts and standards
Inspire and mentor chefs to support skills development and succession planning
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Senior chef experience
Ability to drive results with strong coaching and mentoring capability
7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications in food preparation and production
Minimum of Level 3 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
Passion for food and service
Strong communication skills
Commercial understanding with a proven track record
Experience in tendering for new business
Ability to drive mobilisation and implement new concepts, menus, and initiatives
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 resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Food
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
We are seeking a Development Chef to continually evolve the food offer within ISS Food Services and deliver meaningful innovation to our clients.
This role focuses on shaping new food concepts that align with business needs while contributing to the mobilisation of new contracts and supporting overall growth.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who can inspire culinary teams, drive high food standards and support craft training across the business.
This role is integral to delivering our ISS Food Services strategy and ensuring consistency, creativity and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Understand, develop and implement current food trends and ideas into the business
Identify areas of craft development and deliver any required training
Develop a culture of sharing best practice and elevating food standards
Ensure nominated suppliers are used for all relevant supplies
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures relating to food safety, operations management and recruitment
Evaluate proposed or required service changes, assessing financial, personnel and operational implications
Support the mobilisation of new contracts with relevant food concepts and standards
Inspire and mentor chefs to support skills development and succession planning
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Senior chef experience
Ability to drive results with strong coaching and mentoring capability
7061/7062 or equivalent qualifications in food preparation and production
Minimum of Level 3 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
Passion for food and service
Strong communication skills
Commercial understanding with a proven track record
Experience in tendering for new business
Ability to drive mobilisation and implement new concepts, menus, and initiatives
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 resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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