Relief Chef

WSH Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Voucher for newlyweds

Referral bonus

Annual GDC party / Company events

Meals and drinks on shift

Job summary

The Genuine Dining Company is seeking a Relief Chef / Chef Manager to drive menu innovation and mentor kitchen teams across multiple Midlands sites. You’ll ensure consistency with HACCP standards and lead a culture of food safety and excellence.

Join a people-first catering business offering structure, progression, and meals on shift. Central London office presence accompanies a dynamic, customer-focused kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate required.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Proven skills in menu planning and high-volume production.
• Strong food presentation, quality control and dietary management.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive menu innovation and maintain high food safety standards across sites.
• Mentor kitchen teams and ensure consistent quality and HACCP compliance.
• Lead modern cooking techniques and cost-aware menu development.
• Plan menus, manage dietary requirements, and optimise production.
• Provide coaching to deliver engaging, premium experiences for guests.

Skills

Food safety & hygiene

Menu planning

High-volume production

Modern cooking techniques

Dietary requirements

Recipe standardisation

Food presentation

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Commercial awareness

Customer focus

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate

Job description

At The Genuine Dining Company, we believe that great food brings people together — and so should great workplaces. We are a people-first catering business, passionate about delivering fresh, seasonal, and innovative food experiences across our restaurants, cafés, and retail spaces. Our success comes from our genuine approach to service, our commitment to sustainability, and the personality and passion of our teams. Every member of our team plays an important role in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and making sure every customer leaves with a smile.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Relief Chef / Chef Manager to drive menu innovation, mentor kitchen teams, and ensure consistent excellence across multiple sites throughout the midlands.

Key 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

Qualifications & Skills

• 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

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday schedule – enjoy your weekends!
• Employee assistance programme/ Hospitality action
• Great location – Central London office building
• Supportive team environment with training and progression opportunities within the company
• Training investment
• Meals and drinks while on shift

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity & paternity
• Voucher for newlyweds
• Referral bonus
• Annual GDC party / Company events