Development Chef

WSH Group; Immingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Pension plan

Cycle to work

Discounted food

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Referral programme

Job summary

Genuine Dining in the North of England is seeking a Development Chef to drive menu innovation, mentor kitchen teams, and ensure consistent quality across multiple sites.

You will develop and refresh menus, train site chefs, manage GP% and costs, and lead seasonal projects. Regular Monday–Friday schedule with travel as part of a contract catering operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-volume kitchens.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and GP%.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Creative, with focus on innovation and consistency.

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

Menu development

Mentoring

Budget management

GP% knowledge

Training and supervision

Job description

Development Chef – North of England
Contract Catering

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Referral programme

Genuine Dining is a leading contract caterer delivering innovative, high-quality dining across the South of England. We’re looking for a Development Chef to drive menu innovation, mentor kitchen teams, and ensure consistent excellence across multiple sites.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• 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.