Development Chef

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking a passionate Development Chef for a leading role in a vibrant multi-site venue in central London. This position involves shaping innovative menus and ensuring high standards across various culinary services, contributing to catering and fine dining experiences. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a flair for culinary creativity, with a competitive salary and supportive workplace benefits.

Benefits

Up to 40 day’s annual leave

Creative influence over menus

Generous pension options

Family leave support

Gym and travel schemes

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience as a Development Chef is essential.
• Strong leadership and team development skills required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of food trends and seasonal produce is important.
• Experience managing food costs and health & safety compliance.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the food offering at a multi-site venue.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to shape menus.
• Drive innovation and deliver high-quality food across multiple outlets.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organizational 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 café 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 £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