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Reference 98284
Sector Hospitality | Catering Jobs
Salary £70,000 to £80,000 Per Annum
Town/City London
Locations London, South East, UK
Job Type Permanent
Date Posted 21st Apr

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Job Description

Development Chef 

Contract Catering, Events & Hospitality

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Location: Flexible / Multi-site (UK-wide travel required)

Are you a forward-thinking, creative chef with a passion for innovation and delivering exceptional food experiences? We are seeking an experienced Development Chef to lead menu innovation and elevate food standards across a diverse portfolio of contract catering, events, hospitality, and venue operations.

This is a high-impact role, working at the forefront of food development-shaping concepts, driving standards, and influencing the culinary direction of a growing and ambitious business.

The Role

As Development Chef, you will play a pivotal role in driving culinary excellence across multiple sites and premium venues. You will combine creativity with commercial awareness to deliver innovative, scalable, and profitable food concepts.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading menu and concept development across contract catering, events, and hospitality venues
  • Creating innovative, seasonal, and trend-led dishes aligned with client needs and brand identity
  • Supporting new business tenders, presentations, and client engagement
  • Driving food innovation across retail, staff dining, and high-end hospitality offers
  • Developing recipe specifications, costings, and allergen compliance
  • Coaching and mentoring chefs, building capability across the business
  • Ensuring strong financial performance through effective cost control, margin management, and P&L awareness

About You

We're looking for a passionate and commercially astute chef who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

You will have:

  • Proven experience as a Development Chef or Executive Chef within contract catering
  • Strong background in events, hospitality, and high-volume food operations
  • A flair for food trends, innovation, and concept creation
  • Excellent understanding of costing, budgeting, and menu engineering
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
  • A hands-on, collaborative approach with excellent communication skills

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