Development Chef

TipTopJob; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Development Chef to elevate its food offerings at a large venue in central London. This role requires culinary creativity, team leadership, and experience in high-volume kitchen environments. The successful candidate will shape innovative menus and support professional growth within a dynamic catering portfolio.

Benefits

Up to 40 days annual leave including public holidays

Generous pension options

Family leave support

Gym and travel schemes

Supportive work environment with professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role as Development Chef is essential.
• Creative flair and up-to-date knowledge of food trends.
• Experience in managing food costs and compliance with health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus and drive culinary innovation in a multi-site venue.
• Lead and inspire kitchen teams to deliver high-quality food.
• Support site rebranding and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Communication

Job description

We are recruiting a Development Chef for a fantastic opportunity to help lead and develop the food offering at a large, multi-site venue in central London. The Development Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to shape menus, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality food across a variety of restaurant and cafà outlets, event catering, and fine dining services in London.

We're looking for someone who's passionate about culinary creativity and food trends, with a strong background in high-volume kitchens and the ability to lead and inspire teams. This is an exciting chance to contribute to new food concepts, support site rebranding and remobilisation, and help raise standards across a broad catering portfolio. If you are a Development Chef that thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing fresh ideas to the table, we'd love to hear from you!

Development Chef requirements:

* Previous experience in a similar role such as Development Chef is essential.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Creative flair and up-to-date knowledge of food trends and seasonal produce.
* Experience managing food costs, menu development and health & safety compliance.
* Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.

Development Chef benefits:

* Up to A£70,000 + Bonus
* Up to 40 day's annual leave including public holidays.
* Creative influence over menus and food concepts.
* Access to excellent workplace benefits including generous pension options, family leave support, gym and travel schemes.
* Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com