Head Chef

The Genuine Dining Co.; Immingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays only

Employee assistance

Central London office

Training and progression

Training investment

Meals and drinks on shift

Job summary

The Genuine Dining Company is seeking a Head Chef to lead a flagship workplace dining operation in Immingham. You will manage a brigade of chefs, uphold food safety standards, and deliver creative, high-volume menus.

You will shape the food culture for a premium contract, drive seasonal menus, and mentor a motivated team in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with excellent organisational and HACCP experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
• Menu planning and development.
• High-volume food production.
• Modern cooking techniques.
• Special dietary requirements management.
• Recipe standardisation.
• Food presentation and quality control.
• Passionate about food.
• Creative and innovative.
• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure.
• Commercially aware.
• Customer-focused.
• Results-driven.
• Excellent team leaders.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Food Safety

NVQ Cookery

Menu Planning

High-Volume Cooking

Modern Techniques

Dietary Management

Recipe Standardisation

Food Presentation

Creativity

Organization

Calm Under Pressure

Commercial Awareness

Customer Focus

Results-Driven

Team Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Job description

At The Genuine Dining Company, we believe that great food brings people together — and so should great workplaces. We are a people-first catering business, passionate about delivering fresh, seasonal, and innovative food experiences across our restaurants, cafés, and retail spaces. Our success comes from our genuine approach to service, our commitment to sustainability, and the personality and passion of our teams. Every member of our team plays an important role in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and making sure every customer leaves with a smile.

Job Description

Are you an inspiring Head Chef ready to lead a flagship modern workplace dining operation in the heart of Immingham.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.

As Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the retail workplace restaurant, leading a brigade of chefs in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications & Skills

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
• Menu planning and development
• High-volume food production
• Modern cooking techniques
• Special dietary requirements management
• Recipe standardisation
• Food presentation and quality control
• Passionate about food
• Creative and innovative
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Commercially aware
• Customer-focused
• Results-driven
• Excellent team leaders

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday schedule – enjoy your weekends!
• Employee assistance programme/ Hospitality action
• Great location – Central London office building
• Supportive team environment with training and progression opportunities within the company
• Training investment
• Meals and drinks while on shift

Interested?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity & paternity
• Voucher for newlyweds
• Referral bonus
• Annual GDC party / Company events