Genuine Dining - Head Chef

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 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 Hospitality Head Chef Job Description: Are you an inspiring Head Chef ready to lead a flagship modern workplace dining operation in the heart of London? Genuine Dining is looking for a confident, people-focused culinary leader who is uncompromising on food safety standards and passionate about delivering creative, exciting food at scale.