Relief Chef
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.
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.
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
- 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
- Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
- Food Allergen Awareness Training
- Menu planning and development
- High-volume food productionModern 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
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
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
Relief Chef in Birmingham employer: WSH Group
BaxterStorey is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its team members, offering a range of benefits including 28 days of holiday, enhanced maternity leave, and bespoke training opportunities. Located at Airbus Broughton, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and celebrates diversity, ensuring that every employee can thrive while delivering outstanding hospitality experiences. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your growth is valued and your contributions make a real impact.
