Head Chef - Daytime, Creative Menu Leader

The Genuine Dining Co.; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative freedom with premium ингредиe

Collaborative culture

Ongoing learning and progression

Daytime Mon–Fri schedule

Job summary

The Genuine Dining Co. is seeking a Hospitality Head Chef to take full responsibility for the kitchen within the Hospitality and Events department, and to support the on-site restaurant team as needed.

You will shape the food culture of a premium contract by delivering seasonal, sustainable menus that excite today’s workplace diner, while upholding rigorous food safety, hygiene and allergen controls across all services.

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.
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and allergen controls.
• Ensure HACCP, EHO and Genuine Dining standards compliance.
• Lead a strong food safety culture through training and coaching.
• Deliver consistent quality and safe systems across all retail services.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Creativity & compliance

Job description

The Genuine Dining Co. is seeking a Hospitality Head Chef to take full responsibility for the kitchen within the Hospitality and Events department, and to support the on-site restaurant team as needed.

You will shape the food culture of a premium contract by delivering seasonal, sustainable menus that excite today’s workplace diner, while upholding rigorous food safety, hygiene and allergen controls across all services.