Chef Manager

Cranbrook, England, gb on site Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Chef Manager

Pay: £34,644.48

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.

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

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven Head Chef / Manager 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 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

Work Location: In person

Compensation (from employer):
Up to 34644.48 GBP

About this role

Summary

Lead a team to deliver safe, innovative workplace dining with menu and operational excellence.

Job title

Chef Manager

Experience level

proven head chef / manager experience

Industry

food service

Location requirements

In person in Cranbrook, England, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Up to 34644.48 GBP

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food safetyHACCPleadershipmenu development

Preferred skills

creativityclient communicationsustainability

Specializations

food safetymenu innovationhigh-volume cookingteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cranbrook TN17, UK

On-site City