Genuine Dining - Support Chef manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Travel Expenses

Job summary

Genuine Dining, a leading contract caterer, is seeking a Support Chef Manager to drive menu innovation, mentor kitchen teams, and ensure excellence across multiple Midlands sites.

You will develop menus, train site chefs, manage GP% and costs, and lead seasonal projects with Monday–Friday work and travel across Midlands sites.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or Chef Manager experience in 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.

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

Chef management

Leadership mentoring

Creativity & innovation

Budgeting GP%

Culinary standards

Job description

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

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

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 Chef Manager 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.