Culinary Innovation Lead Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank/public

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Maternity leave – 24 weeks enhanced

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Dedicated career progression

Wedding/commitment day leave

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Lead Development Chef - Innovation in London (Bank) to drive culinary innovation for a prestigious client in the hospitality sector. This role focuses on creating bespoke, memorable food experiences tailored to client occasions and tastes.

You will explore trends, translate them into concepts, and collaborate with on-site teams to deliver exceptional standards and client satisfaction. Strong pastry skills and leadership are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Exec Chef.
• Strong pastry expertise with broad culinary knowledge.
• Passion for food innovation, creativity and hospitality leadership.
• Excellent presentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ideas from inspiration through development to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary innovation and continually develop new food concepts and experiences.
• Create bespoke and customisable offers designed around client needs and preferences.
• Develop exceptional client-facing food experiences, from tastings to hospitality events.
• Work across pastry and savoury innovation, combining creativity with technical expertise.
• Translate emerging food trends into relevant concepts for client projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients and turn insights into culinary ideas.
• Bring concepts to life through presentation, flavour and execution.

Skills

Head Chef

Exec Chef

Pastry expertise

Culinary innovation

Client facing

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a Lead Development Chef - Innovation in London (Bank) to drive culinary innovation for a prestigious client in the hospitality sector. This role focuses on creating bespoke, memorable food experiences tailored to client occasions and tastes.

You will explore trends, translate them into concepts, and collaborate with on-site teams to deliver exceptional standards and client satisfaction. Strong pastry skills and leadership are highly valued.