Job Description

Company Description

Relief Chef – Covering sites across Kent

Contract Catering

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Referral programme

Genuine Dining is a leading contract caterer delivering innovative, high-quality dining across the South of England. We’re looking for a Relief Chef to support our teams and ensure consistent excellence across multiple sites.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Support site chefs, building skills and consistency
• Maintain high culinary standards and implement new concepts
• Oversee kitchen financials, including GP% and cost control
• Lead seasonal projects and special initiatives across sites

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Chef experience, ideally with large-volume kitchens
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Creative, with a focus on innovation and consistent quality
• Experience managing budgets and GP%
• Committed to raising culinary standards

Additional Information

Why join us:

• No late night working, home by 7:30pm
• Freedom to shape the food offer
• Car allowance and mileage paid
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise
• Competitive salary and benefits

Drive creativity, consistency, and growth – and make a real impact in Kent.