Relief Chef

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Referral programme

Company events

Job summary

Genuine Dining is seeking a Relief Chef to support multiple Kent sites and raise culinary standards across the portfolio. You will help site chefs, bring fresh concepts, and ensure consistent quality while managing GP% and costs. The role involves travel across sites with a competitive salary and benefits.

No late nights; you’ll be home by 7:30pm, with a car allowance and mileage paid. You will shape the food offer and contribute to a supportive team that values your expertise.

Qualifications

• Chef with experience in large-volume kitchens.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Creative chef focused on innovation and consistent quality.

Responsibilities

• Support site chefs to build skills and consistency.
• Maintain high culinary standards and implement new concepts.
• Oversee kitchen financials including GP% and cost control.
• Lead seasonal projects across sites.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Mentoring

Creativity

Budget management

GP% understanding

Job description

Relief Chef – Covering sites across Kent
Contract Catering

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Referral programme

Genuine Dining is a leading contract caterer delivering innovative, high-quality dining across the South of England. We’re looking for a Relief Chef to support our teams and ensure consistent excellence across multiple sites.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Support site chefs, building skills and consistency
• Maintain high culinary standards and implement new concepts
• Oversee kitchen financials, including GP% and cost control
• Lead seasonal projects and special initiatives across sites

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Chef experience, ideally with large-volume kitchens
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Creative, with a focus on innovation and consistent quality
• Experience managing budgets and GP%
• Committed to raising culinary standards

Additional Information

• No late night working, home by 7:30pm
• Freedom to shape thefood offer
• Car allowance and mileage paid
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise
• Competitive salary and benefits

Drive creativity, consistency, and growth – and make a real impact in Kent.