Development Chef

Are you a passionate chef ready to step out of the kitchen and into product development? We are working with an innovative, fast-growing food business looking for a Development Chef to join their culinary team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong chef background who’s curious about how products go from concept to launch. You don’t need food manufacturing experience — just a love of food, creativity, and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities. Supporting the creation of new and exciting food concepts Preparing samples for customer presentations and internal reviews Getting hands-on with kitchen trials and product development Learning the full NPD process from concept to launch Keeping the development kitchen running smoothly day-to-day People Profile. Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen A genuine passion for food trends and innovation Organised, proactive and happy juggling multiple projects A real team player with great communication skills Why this role? Perfect first step from hospitality into food manufacturing Work on products supplied to major global markets Be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, quality and creativity If you’re a chef who’s always wondered “how do these products actually get made?” — this could be exactly what you’re looking for.