Genuine Dining - Head Chef

The Genuine Dining Co.; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium ingredients access

Creative freedom in menu design

Clear career progression

Job summary

The Genuine Dining Co. is seeking a Hospitality Head Chef to lead the kitchen for a flagship workplace dining operation in London.

You will take full responsibility for the kitchen within the Hospitality and Events department and provide culinary input to the on-site restaurant team when required. We are looking for a confident, people-focused culinary leader who prioritises food safety and standards, while delivering seasonal, sustainable 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.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• A chef who values creativity, consistency, and compliance equally.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver modern, exciting menus that engage and excite workplace diners.
• Champion seasonal produce and premium ingredients.
• Balance innovation with volume, pace, and commercial awareness.
• Drive sustainable practices, reducing food waste and carbon impact.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Client-facing communication

Job description

Hospitality Head Chef

Company 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.

Job Description

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

• 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

Additional Information

• 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