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Job Description
Head Chef - Mon to Fri
Pay: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum plus paid overtime
Job Description: Retail, Hospitality & Fine Dining
Area: City of London
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.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the hospitality , fine dining and retail workplace restaurant, leading a brigade of chefs in a fast-paced environment.
You will also support the on-site hospitality team when required, offering culinary input, menu collaboration, and operational support — without direct line management responsibility.
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