Development Chef

TOPCHEFS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality and leisure group is seeking a Development Chef for their Dubai location. This senior role focuses on innovative product development across various culinary sectors, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in market trends. Candidates will enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Development Chef is required.
• Track record of success in product and concept launches.
• Experience in culinary arts, particularly in cafes and restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating & developing products targeted to various price points.
• Research trends to identify market niches and fresh opportunities.
• Participate in sensory evaluations of current and new products.

Skills

Creativity

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

We've an excellent & challenging Development Chef Job in Dubai with one of the Gulf's premier hospitality and leisure groups. Our client is seeking an excellent development chef, ideally with previous experience in a Development Chef Role, who has a track record of success in product and concept launches in the restaurant, cafe and deli sectors. They're seeking someone with flair and imagination but who's also experienced in defining and specifying standards with precision and clarity. Experience with retail, supermarket and high street outlets will also serve to strengthen your application. You'll need to be innovative in your approach to new product development and able to coordinate both in-house and with third partysuppliers to deliver category defining products across the cafe, deli, sandwich and casual dining sector.

You'll:

• Assist in creating & developing products targeted to a variety of price points
• Develop a comprehensive brief for Manufacturing Partners with respect to specific product requirements & how to develop new concepts into viable market ready products
• Adhere to our client's nutritional targets and ingredient specifications in the creative process
• Research new ideas, stay on top of market trends and product/process innovation to identify market niches and fresh opportunities
• Participate in the sensory evaluations of current & new products
• Be a creative problem solver who thinks with logic & possesses strong analytical skills
• Ensure that all technical aspects/obligations of the manufacturing business are being complied with and fulfilled

What's on offer:

This is a senior role with an international leader in the field of hospitality, leisure and product development. You'll enjoy professional growth, share in the success of the business, and win career added value kudos from mastering this job while enjoying a highly competitive remuneration package. Please ensure you don't delay in applying for this position as demand for roles of this calibre is always very high.