R&D chef - Sushi Expertise

COREcruitment Ltd; Tarragona; Híbrido; EUR 33.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international QSR and hospitality group is seeking a Culinary Research and Development Chef to develop innovative food concepts and support the food strategy across Europe. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, expertise in sushi, and strong creative skills. This role involves developing new products and ensuring successful launches, alongside flexible travel across Europe. Salary €33,000 - €36,000 gross per year.

Formación

• At least 5 years of experience in culinary R&D, executive chef, or product development roles.
• Strong creative skills and deep knowledge of ingredients and flavor profiles.
• Expertise in sushi and modern culinary techniques.
• Advanced English; other European languages are an advantage.
• Confident with Excel and cost management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement new products and menus across European brands.
• Partner with commercial and operations teams to optimize food costs and quality.
• Stay ahead of culinary trends and competitor activity.
• Create and maintain recipes and costing documentation.
• Ensure flawless product launches and training materials.

Conocimientos

Creative skills

Knowledge of ingredients

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Expertise in sushi

Herramientas

Excel

SAP

StarChef

Descripción del empleo

R&D Chef - Sushi Expertise

Location: Madrid (with international travel)

Salary: €33,000 - €36,000 gross per annum

I am working with an international QSR and hospitality group specializing in fresh, high-quality food concepts. The company is recognized for its innovation, craftsmanship, and commitment to culinary excellence, with operations and partnerships across multiple European markets.

They are seeking a creative and innovative Culinary Research and Development Chef to support the European Food Director in developing and executing the company’s food strategy across multiple brands and partners. You’ll lead projects from concept to launch—blending creativity, operational expertise, and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new products and menus across European brands.
• Partner with commercial and operations teams to optimize food costs, quality, and consistency.
• Stay ahead of culinary trends and competitor activity to drive innovation.
• Create and maintain recipes, specifications, and costing documentation.
• Ensure flawless product launches and training materials across all locations.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience in culinary R&D, executive chef, or product development roles.
• Strong creative skills and deep knowledge of ingredients and flavor profiles.
• Expertise in sushi and modern culinary techniques.
• Advanced English; other European languages are an advantage.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Confident with Excel and cost management systems (e.g., SAP, StarChef).
• Flexible and willing to travel across Europe.

If you would like more information about the role, please apply or send your CV to [e-mail]