Chef de Partie
Location: London, E14 5HP
Hours of work: 40
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £16.95
Benefits:
20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
Free onsite gym membership
Uniform provided
Our Co Spaces restaurants are two of the busiest and most diverse food destinations within the building. One offers an Italian-inspired, seasonal à la carte menu with a strong focus on fresh salads, high-quality produce, and clean, vibrant flavours. The other provides an à la carte breakfast and a high-quality buffet-style lunch service, using the same care, ingredients, and attention to detail.
As a Chef de Partie, you will run your own section across both kitchens, producing consistent, well-executed dishes and supporting the smooth operation of service. You will be hands-on in daily production, contribute menu ideas, support stock management and ordering, and maintain the highest standards of quality and organisation.
This role suits a chef who is highly consistent, respectful of ingredients, and confident working at pace while upholding exceptional standards.
The Role
- Running a designated section within a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to a high standard and within service timelines.
- Maintaining excellent quality, consistency, and portion control.
- Supporting stock control, stock rotation, and ordering processes.
- Contributing ideas for menu development and seasonal offerings.
- Following recipes, specifications, and allergen procedures accurately.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and food-safe working environment.
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.
About You
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a high-volume kitchen.
- Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail and consistency.
- Experience working with fresh ingredients and quality-driven food concepts.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Understanding of food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance requirements.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to support the wider team.
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards.
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.
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
