Lead Chef Manager: Creative, Safe Workplace Dining

The Genuine Dining Co.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative freedom

Premium ingredients access

Job summary

Genuine Dining seeks a Chef Manager to lead the retail workplace restaurant, heading a small team in a fast-paced setting. You will also support the wider team with culinary input, menu collaboration, and operational support.

Food safety is central: you will ensure HACCP and Genuine Dining standards, train staff, and deliver consistent quality across services, while driving seasonal, sustainable menu development that excites today’s workplace diner.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef / Manager experience in high-volume environments.
• Leads by example and motivates team.
• Values creativity, consistency, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the retail workplace restaurant and small team.
• Provide culinary input and menu collaboration.
• Maintain food safety, HACCP compliance, and sensory quality.
• Deliver seasonal, sustainable menus that excite workplace diners.

Skills

Head Chef

People leadership

Job description

Genuine Dining seeks a Chef Manager to lead the retail workplace restaurant, heading a small team in a fast-paced setting. You will also support the wider team with culinary input, menu collaboration, and operational support.

Food safety is central: you will ensure HACCP and Genuine Dining standards, train staff, and deliver consistent quality across services, while driving seasonal, sustainable menu development that excites today’s workplace diner.