Midlands
Up to £38,000
About Genuine Dining:
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 Qualifications & Skills
Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
Food Allergen Awareness Traini
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
Strong communicators
Customer-focused
Results-driven
Excellent team leaders
Additional Information 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
Benefits
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Enhanced maternity & paternity
New parents voucher
Voucher for newlyweds
Referral bonus
Annual GDC party / Company events
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your energy, passion, and leadership skills to a role where your input truly matters
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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Relief Chef in Birmingham employer: Genuine Dining
Genuine Dining is an excellent employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture, perfect for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside benefits such as a canteen, pension scheme, cycle to work options, and staff discounts, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while enjoying a rewarding career. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration and customer experience in a dynamic setting.
