- Compensation: up to GBP 34644.48 - yearly
Company Description
Chef Manager
Job Description:
Are you an inspiring Chef Manager ready to lead a modern workplace dining operation.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.
Job Description
The Role
As Chef Manager, you will have full responsibility for the retail workplace restaurant, leading a small team in a fast-paced environment.
You will also support the wider 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
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Proven Head Chef / Managerexperience in high-volume, high-quality environments
- A natural leader who motivates, develops, and leads by example
- A chef who values creativity, consistency, and compliance equally
Additional Information
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 evening free Chef Manager 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
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Chef Manager in Canterbury employer: The Genuine Dining Co.
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