Head Chef

The Role

As Chef manager, you will have full responsibility for the retail workplace restaurant, the paperwork, financials and will leading a small vibrant team serving 60 covers daily.

This role will be client facing so the ideal candidate will need to have experience in fostering client relationships

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
• Managing financials, payroll, orders etc
• 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

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

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
• If you’re a Head Chef who believes modern workplace dining should be safe, inspiring, and full of personality, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person