Development Chef: Innovative Menu & Costing Lead

Jamie Oliver; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food brand in Greater London is seeking a Development Chef to innovate menu offerings and ensure commercial viability. You will bring creativity to menu development, follow Jamie Oliver's food philosophy, and work collaboratively across teams. Responsibilities include recipe development, quality control, and supporting marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of professional cooking experience and a strong commercial mindset. This role offers a supportive culture, hybrid working, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Private medical cover

Access to a corporate Classpass membership

30 days holiday

Food perks including free breakfast

Social events and workshops

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate or premium dining environment.
• Strong understanding of cost management and profitability levers.
• In-depth understanding of Jamie Oliver's food beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging, on-trend menu content.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures and detailed recipes.
• Cost all dishes to ensure commercial viability.
• Support marketing with cooking and styling.
• Conduct recipe testing and support team training.

Skills

Professional cookery experience

Menu development

Commercial acumen

Recipe testing

Food photography

Job description

A global food brand in Greater London is seeking a Development Chef to innovate menu offerings and ensure commercial viability. You will bring creativity to menu development, follow Jamie Oliver's food philosophy, and work collaboratively across teams. Responsibilities include recipe development, quality control, and supporting marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of professional cooking experience and a strong commercial mindset. This role offers a supportive culture, hybrid working, and various employee perks.