Innovations Chef

Blakeney Point Search; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nottinghamshire is seeking an Innovation Chef with a Michelin-level background to develop exciting food concepts. Enjoy a work-life balance with daytime hours and the chance to influence market-leading products. This role offers a creative environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Daytime working hours

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Michelin-starred or fine-dining restaurants.
• Strong understanding of flavour profiling and modern cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative recipes and menus to Michelin-level standards.
• Collaborate with NPD, marketing, and production teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation of recipes and processes.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Innovation Chef

Location: Nottinghamshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and highly creative Innovation Chef to join the dynamic team in Nottinghamshire. This is a rare opportunity for a chef with a Michelin-level background to move into an innovation-focused role — while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday. You will play a key role in developing new and exciting food concepts, working closely with the development and operations teams to bring Michelin-quality ideas into scalable, commercially successful products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop innovative recipes, menus, and product concepts to Michelin-level standards
2. Lead culinary sessions, tastings, and trials with internal stakeholders and customers
3. Research and incorporate emerging food trends, flavours, and techniques
4. Collaborate with NPD (New Product Development), marketing, and production teams to bring ideas from concept to launch
5. Maintain detailed documentation of recipes, ingredients, and processes
6. Ensure all innovation aligns with quality, safety, and brand standards

About You:

• Proven experience in Michelin-starred or fine-dining restaurants
• Passionate about food innovation, creativity, and culinary excellence
• Strong understanding of flavour profiling, modern cooking techniques, and food presentation
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges
• Previous experience in a development or innovation role is an advantage (but not essential)

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000
• Daytime working hours (no evenings or weekends)
• A creative, fast-paced working environment
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• The chance to influence exciting, market-leading food products

Interested?

If you are a Michelin-level chef looking for your next career step outside of the traditional kitchen, we would love to hear from you.