Culinary Innovation Lead, Europe

Tyson Foods; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Senior Development Chef to drive culinary innovation across UK and EU channels. You will translate consumer insights into engaging menu concepts, lead food demonstrations, and shape front-end prototypes for our pan-European Branded Foodservice range.

As culinary lead, you will collaborate with International QSR and Organised Foodservice clients, train teams on USPs, and present at events, exhibitions, and digital platforms, elevating Tyson’s brand as a culinary authority.

Qualifications

• Proven track-record of consumer insight driven product ideation and ownership.
• Experience turning market trends into menu concepts and prototypes.
• Strong collaboration across R&D, marketing, sales and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan and deliver tailored customer experiences through menu development.
• Lead culinary events, product showcases and international tastings.
• Collaborate with International QSR and Foodservice clients for concept ideation.
• Coach and train teams on product USPs and storytelling for sales enablement.
• Shape product development strategy aligned with marketing and commercial goals.

Skills

Culinary innovation

Consumer insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Food storytelling

Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts (BA)

Culinary Industry Management (BA)

Food Science (BSc)

Tools

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Tyson Foods seeks a Senior Development Chef to drive culinary innovation across UK and EU channels. You will translate consumer insights into engaging menu concepts, lead food demonstrations, and shape front-end prototypes for our pan-European Branded Foodservice range.

As culinary lead, you will collaborate with International QSR and Organised Foodservice clients, train teams on USPs, and present at events, exhibitions, and digital platforms, elevating Tyson’s brand as a culinary authority.