Culinary Innovation Lead

Baxterstorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

Maternity leave 24 weeks enhanced

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Development Chef Lead - Innovation in London to drive culinary concepts and bespoke client experiences across pastry and savoury offerings. You will lead the creation of innovative food experiences and collaborate with on-site teams to ensure flawless delivery.

The role focuses on translating trends into actionable concepts, building strong client relationships, and shaping the future of our hospitality offer with creativity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Head Chef or comparable senior culinary level.
• Strong pastry expertise with broad culinary knowledge is highly advantageous.
• Genuine passion for food innovation, creativity and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary innovation and continually develop new food concepts and experiences.
• Create bespoke and customizable offers designed around client needs and preferences.
• Develop client-facing food experiences, from tastings to hospitality and events.
• Work across pastry and savoury innovation, bringing creativity and technical expertise.
• Translate emerging trends into relevant concepts for the client.
• Build strong client relationships and turn feedback into ideas.
• Bring concepts to life through presentation, flavour, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to deliver concepts to a high standard.
• Create a programme of engaging innovation sessions and tastings.

Skills

Pastry Chef

Sous Chef

Head Chef

Food innovation

Client-facing

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Development Chef Lead - Innovation in London to drive culinary concepts and bespoke client experiences across pastry and savoury offerings. You will lead the creation of innovative food experiences and collaborate with on-site teams to ensure flawless delivery.

The role focuses on translating trends into actionable concepts, building strong client relationships, and shaping the future of our hospitality offer with creativity and excellence.