Genuine Dining - Head Chef

The Genuine Dining Co.; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Genuine Dining Co. in London is seeking an inspiring Hospitality Head Chef to lead a flagship workplace dining operation. You will own the kitchen in the Hospitality and Events department and support the on-site restaurant team with culinary input and menu collaboration.

You will champion food safety, seasonal ingredients, sustainability, and a vibrant food culture, delivering high-volume, high-quality menus that excite today’s workplace diner.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in high-volume, high-quality environments.
• A natural leader who motivates, develops, and leads by example.
• A chef who values creativity, consistency, and compliance equally.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the kitchen within the Hospitality and Events department.
• Support the on-site restaurant team with culinary input, menu collaboration, and operational support.
• Design and deliver menus that are seasonal, sustainable, nutritionally balanced, and appealing to the modern workplace diner.
• Lead by example to maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and allergen controls.

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Food safety expertise

High-volume kitchen

Menu development

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 40,000 - GBP 45,000 - yearly

Company 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

Qualifications

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
• 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 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