Culinary Innovation Lead: Bespoke Food Experiences

Baxterstore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Culinary Innovation Chef Lead in London to spearhead new food concepts and bespoke client experiences. You will drive creativity across pastry and savoury offerings, turning ideas into memorable, high-quality hospitality experiences for prestigious clients.

This role focuses on innovation, presentation and client collaboration, with freedom to experiment and develop bespoke food experiences tailored to each occasion and taste.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Exec Chef.
• Strong pastry expertise and broad culinary knowledge.
• Passion for food innovation and experience-led hospitality.
• Eye for presentation, detail, and quality.
• Ability to take ideas from inspiration to delivery.
• Self-motivated with ownership of projects.
• Excellent client-facing communication.
• Solid food safety, allergen management, kitchen standards.
• Collaborative approach; inspire others via food.
• Aligns with BaxterStorey values.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary innovation and continually develop new food concepts and experiences.
• Create bespoke and customisable offers designed around the needs and preferences of the client.
• Develop exceptional client facing food experiences, from tastings to hospitality and special events.
• Work across pastry and savoury innovation, bringing creativity and technical expertise to both areas of the kitchen.
• Take inspiration from emerging food trends, restaurants, hospitality, retail influences and translate these into relevant concepts.
• Build strong relationships with the client, listening to their needs and turning insight and feedback into culinary ideas.
• Bring concepts to life through presentation, exceptional flavour and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with our operational on site team to ensure new concepts can be successfully delivered while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Create a programme of engaging innovation sessions, tastings, showcases that keeps the offer continually evolving.

Skills

Head Chef / Exec Chef

Pastry expertise

Food innovation

Presentation skills

Idea development

Project ownership

Client communication

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Values alignment

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Culinary Innovation Chef Lead in London to spearhead new food concepts and bespoke client experiences. You will drive creativity across pastry and savoury offerings, turning ideas into memorable, high-quality hospitality experiences for prestigious clients.

This role focuses on innovation, presentation and client collaboration, with freedom to experiment and develop bespoke food experiences tailored to each occasion and taste.