Culinary Innovation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank and BH

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Apprenticeships opportunities

Job summary

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a Development Chef Lead - Innovation to drive culinary innovation for a prestigious client. You will create bespoke, customisable food experiences tailored to the client’s occasions and tastes, and you will lead across pastry and savory innovation with a strong focus on quality and presentation.

The role offers space to experiment and develop concepts that keep the hospitality offer exciting and client-focused, with opportunities to influence across the food

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Head Chef or comparable senior level.
• Strong pastry expertise with broad culinary knowledge.
• Passion for food innovation and experience-led hospitality.
• Exceptional presentation, attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to take ideas from inspiration through development to delivery.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen standards.
• Collaborative approach and ability to inspire others.
• Aligned with BaxterStorey values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary innovation and develop new food concepts and experiences.
• Create bespoke, client-tailored offers around needs and preferences.
• Develop exceptional client-facing experiences from tastings to events.
• Work across pastry and savoury innovation with technical leadership.
• Translate trends into relevant concepts and menus.
• Build strong client relationships, turning feedback into ideas.
• Bring concepts to life with presentation, flavour and detail.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to deliver new concepts to high standards.
• Organise innovation sessions, tastings and showcases to evolve the offer.

Skills

Pastry Chef

Head Chef

Sous Chef

Culinary leadership

Food innovation

Job description

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a Development Chef Lead - Innovation to drive culinary innovation for a prestigious client. You will create bespoke, customisable food experiences tailored to the client’s occasions and tastes, and you will lead across pastry and savory innovation with a strong focus on quality and presentation.

The role offers space to experiment and develop concepts that keep the hospitality offer exciting and client-focused, with opportunities to influence across the food