Chef Manager

The Genuine Dining Co.; Exmouth; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

The Genuine Dining Co. is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a premium workplace restaurant, guiding a small team in a fast-paced setting in Exmouth. You will also support the wider team with culinary input, menu collaboration, and operational support.

You’ll shape the food culture by delivering seasonal, sustainable menus, while upholding rigorous HACCP standards and a strong food safety culture across all services.

Formación

• Proven Head Chef/Manager in high-volume, premium catering or retail dining.
• Natural leader who motivates and develops staff.
• Strong client-facing communication and collaboration with clients.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a small team in a fast-paced, in-person retail restaurant.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, HACCP compliance.
• Design and deliver modern menus using seasonal ingredients.
• Collaborate with clients and provide operational support.
• Drive sustainability and reduce waste.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Role

As Chef Manager, you will have full responsibility for the retail workplace restaurant, leading a small team in a fast-paced environment.

You will also support the wider team when required, offering culinary input, menu collaboration, and operational support.

This is a standout opportunity to shape the food culture of a premium contract, delivering menus that are seasonal, sustainable, nutritionally balanced, and designed to excite today’s workplace diner.

Food safety is fundamental to this role. You will be accountable for:

• Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene, and allergen controls
• Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, EHO, and Genuine Dining standards
• Leading a strong food safety culture through training, coaching, and attention to detail
• Delivering consistent quality and safe systems across all retail services
• Creativity & Menu Innovation

Alongside operational excellence, creativity is key. You will:

• Design and deliver modern, exciting menus that encourage engagement and repeat visits
• Champion seasonal produce and premium ingredients
• Balance innovation with volume, pace, and commercial awareness
• Drive sustainable practices, reducing food waste and carbon impact

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Head Chef / Manager experience in high-volume, high-quality environments
• A natural leader who motivates, develops, and leads by example
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• A chef who values creativity, consistency, and compliance equally

Additional Information

Why Join Genuine Dining?

• Genuine creative freedom and access to premium ingredients
• A collaborative, forward-thinking, people-first culture
• Ongoing learning, development, and clear career progression
• A rare evening free Chef Manager role
• If you’re a Head Chef who believes modern workplace dining should be safe, inspiring, and full of personality, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person