Development Chef

Genuine Dining; Immingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Dining in the South of England is seeking a Head Chef to lead culinary teams and drive menu development with a passion for consistency and quality.

You will train site chefs, uphold high standards, and manage GP% and food costs across multiple sites, while driving seasonal projects and new concepts.

The role includes travel and shaping the regional food offer within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing teams of chefs across multiple sites.
• Creative menu development with focus on consistency and quality.
• Budgeting, GP% and cost control management.
• Experience overseeing large-volume kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refresh menus with creativity and flair.
• Train and support site chefs, building skills and consistency.
• Maintain high culinary standards and implement new concepts.
• Oversee kitchen financials, including GP% and cost control.
• Lead seasonal projects and special initiatives across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Budgeting

High-volume kitchens

Job description

• Develop and refresh menus with creativity and flair
• Train and support site chefs, building skills and consistency
• Maintain high culinary standards and implement new concepts
• Oversee kitchen financials, including GP% and cost control
• Lead seasonal projects and special initiatives across sites

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Head Chef or Executive Chef experience, ideally with large-volume kitchens
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Creative, with a focus on innovation and consistent quality
• Experience managing budgets and GP%
• Committed to raising culinary standards

Additional Information

• Monday-Friday schedule with travel
• Freedom to shape the regional food offer
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise
• Competitive salary and benefits

Drive creativity, consistency, and growth - and make a real impact on corporate dining in the South of England.