Culinary Innovation Lead Chef - Client-Facing Experiences

Baxterstorey Uk; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK is seeking a Culinary Innovation Chef Lead to shape and lead culinary innovation, developing new food concepts and memorable experiences for our clients. You will design bespoke, customizable offers, work across pastry and savoury innovation, and translate current trends into concepts that delight guests at tastings, hospitality events and showcases.

Collaborating with on-site teams, you will ensure delivery to the highest standards while inspiring teams with your passion for

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Head Chef or Exec Chef
• Strong pastry expertise combined with excellent all round culinary knowledge would be highly advantageous.
• A genuine passion for food innovation, creativity and experience led hospitality.
• An exceptional eye for presentation, detail and quality.
• The ability to take an idea from initial inspiration through development, testing and final delivery.
• Highly self motivated with the ability to take ownership of projects and drive ideas forward.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage directly with clients.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen standards.
• Collaborative approach and the ability to inspire others through food.
• Alignment with BaxterStorey values and our passion for exceptional food and hospitality.

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 and special events.
• Work across pastry and savoury innovation with creativity and technical expertise.
• Translate emerging food trends into relevant concepts.
• Build strong relationships with clients and translate feedback into ideas.
• Bring concepts to life through presentation, flavour and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to ensure concepts can be delivered to high standards.
• Create a programme of engaging innovation sessions, tastings and showcases.

Skills

Head/Exec Chef

Pastry expertise

Food innovation

Presentation & detail

Idea development

Self-motivation

Client communication

Food safety knowledge

Collaboration

Values alignment

Job description

BaxterStorey UK is seeking a Culinary Innovation Chef Lead to shape and lead culinary innovation, developing new food concepts and memorable experiences for our clients. You will design bespoke, customizable offers, work across pastry and savoury innovation, and translate current trends into concepts that delight guests at tastings, hospitality events and showcases.

Collaborating with on-site teams, you will ensure delivery to the highest standards while inspiring teams with your passion for