Development Chef

The Newt in Somerset; Bruton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment seeks a Development Chef to create innovative food products using the finest ingredients while collaborating with artisanal producers. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of food production units and implement a unique culinary philosophy. The successful candidate will be hands-on, experimenting with flavors, managing costs, and utilizing NPD processes to bring new products to market, all while contributing to a positive team environment.

Benefits

Complementary gym and wellbeing classes

50% discount on Spa Treatments

30% discount for staff on online purchases

Exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays

Complimentary meal while on shift

Access to a team engagement activities

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of commercial food development within a structured NPD process.
• Experience of PLM software is ideal.
• Confident presentation skills for internal & external product panels.

Responsibilities

• Create new, commercially viable food products that reflect the food philosophy of the Newt.
• Manage recipe creation so that they are scalable within production units.
• Carefully manage ingredient costs and find new suppliers.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Commercial food development

Confident presentation skills

Knowledge of food manufacturing processes

Education

Experience in structured NPD process

Tools

PLM software (ideally Recipe Professor)

Job description

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Highly experienced & creative Food Production & NPD professional.

Development Chef

Up to £45,000 per annum plus performance bonus

40 hours per week, onsite

Due to the location of the Estate, your own transport is advised

Our Development Chef

This is a fantastic opportunity for all development foodies, to work alongside artisanal producers with the finest ingredients!

Reporting directly to the head of production, you will be responsible for the development of recipes for our food production units:

• Estate Kitchen – responsible for soups, stews, sandwiches & salads for our quick-serve outlets on our estate, as well as our ready meal retail ranges.
• Bakery – supplying fresh baked goods to our restaurants and shops with 100% regeneratively farmed wheat flours.
• Butchery – sausages, burgers, BBQ skewers as well as show-stopping three bird roasts and stuffed turkeys for Christmas, with beef and lamb from our own herds, as well as meat carefully sourced from nearby farms.
• Creamery – creating compotes and marinades to compliment our range of buffalo milk dairy products that are made in our lovingly restored Victorian creamery.
• Gelato – we produce fresh fruit sorbets and authentic Italian style gelato using buffalo milk from our own herd.

You will working closely with our artisanal producers to reflect the food philosophy of the estate, and then bring new products to life. You will need to be very hands-on in the kitchen, experimenting with new flavours and techniques as our repertoire grows. When initial recipes have been created the focus switches to raw materials, packaging requirements as well as production processes, so a deep understanding of the full development process is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• To create new, commercially viable food products that reflect the food philosophy of the Newt.
• Create kitchen samples for internal and external panels, as well technical samples.
• Carefully manage recipe creation so that they are scalable within our production units, utilising our recipe database system.
• Manage base ingredient costs as well as finding new suppliers that serve our needs.
• Support photoshoots and social media content creation.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we’re looking for

• A passion for cooking with the best ingredients
• Experience of commercial food development within a structured NPD process
• Experience of PLM software (ideally Recipe Professor)
• Confident presentation skills for internal & external product panels
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and legislation

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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