Genuine Dining - Head Chef

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Dining is seeking a Hospitality Head Chef to lead a flagship workplace dining operation in central London. You will own the kitchen, set the culinary direction, and coach a team to deliver high-volume, high-quality meals with a focus on safety and sustainability.

You’ll design modern menus, champion seasonal produce, and balance creativity with commercial needs while maintaining HACCP compliance and delivering memorable dining experiences for today’s workplace diners.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in high-volume environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Oversee food safety, HACCP compliance, and allergen controls.
• Collaborate with events/onsite team for service delivery.
• Mentor and develop the kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

Hospitality Head Chef

Job Description:

Are you an inspiring Head Chef ready to lead a flagship modern workplace dining operation in the heart of London? Genuine Dining is looking for a confident, people-focused culinary leader who is uncompromising on food safety standards and passionate about delivering creative, exciting food at scale.

The Role

As Hospitality Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the kitchen within the Hospitality and Events department.

You will also support the on-site restaurant 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 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

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 Monday to Friday, daytime-only Head Chef 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