Hospitality Head Chef

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

Job Description

The Role

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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Why Join Genuine Dining?

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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