Head Chef, Seasonal Workplace Dining Leader

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

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.