Development Chef

Westwood Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is searching for a passionate Development Chef to join a growing team in Manchester. The role offers the unique opportunity to shape menus across a diverse range of venues and events, leveraging creativity and culinary skills. The position promises competitive compensation and significant growth within a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Bonus and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Senior chef experience essential.
• Creative flair for developing menus.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal, innovative menus for venues and events.
• Collaborate with chefs for new concepts and quality.
• Lead tastings and training sessions across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Collaboration

Education

Proven experience in a senior chef role

Job description

This range is provided by Westwood Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Westwood Recruitment

Divisional Manager Hospitality @ Westwood Recruitment | Leading Hospitality Recruitment

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.

Disclaimer: By submitting your resume to Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd, you acknowledge and agree to the following: Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an employment agency and will work to find suitable employment opportunities for you. We do not guarantee employment. You agree that all information submitted to Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd is accurate and truthful. You agree to hold Westwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd harmless for any liabilities arising from employment, and to treat all candidate data as confidential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Project Management

• Industries

  Restaurants, Events Services, and Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs

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