Development Chef

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Manchester seeks a Development Chef with a passion for creative cuisine and strong leadership skills. This hands-on role involves innovating menus and collaborating with venue chefs to elevate food quality. Join a supportive company with growth opportunities and competitive salary up to £45,000 plus bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Bonus and benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior chef role.
• Passion for high-quality, creative food.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing seasonal, innovative menus.
• Collaborating with venue chefs for consistency.
• Leading tastings and training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Catering

Job description

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Job Title: Development Chef – Manchester

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Location: Manchester

Partnered with: Westwood Hospitality

Are you a creative and passionate chef with a flair for innovation and a love for collaboration? We’re working with an amazing and fast-growing hospitality group based in Manchester that’s looking for a Development Chef to join their dynamic team.

About the Role:

This is an exciting, hands-on role where you'll be working closely with a diverse portfolio of venues and event businesses across Manchester and beyond. You’ll be based between a central production kitchen and working on-site alongside talented Head Chefs to bring fresh ideas to life, support menu innovation, and elevate food quality across the board.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing seasonal, innovative menus tailored to a wide range of venues and events.
• Collaborating with venue chefs to roll out new concepts and ensure consistency and excellence.
• Leading tastings, training, and development sessions across the business.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to align culinary direction with brand identity.
• Staying ahead of food trends to keep the offering exciting and commercially on point.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior chef role – ideally with multi-site or development experience.
• A passion for high-quality, creative food with a commercial mindset.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Experience working in event catering, hospitality groups, or central production a bonus.
• Hands-on approach with a drive to make things happen.

Why Join?

• Be part of an inspiring, creative, and supportive company that's growing fast.
• Work across a vibrant portfolio with a real opportunity to make an impact.
• Enjoy a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits.
• Real scope for growth and development as the company continues to scale.

Westwood Hospitality is proud to be the recruitment partner for this exciting role.

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