Food Developer

MorePeople; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food innovation company in Greater London is seeking a passionate Food Developer. This role involves creating innovative food products by transforming emerging trends into delightful recipes. Candidates must be detail-oriented, creative, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position offers a competitive salary, a 10% annual bonus, extensive vacation, and other perks. Join the team to champion food culture within the company and report directly to the Head of Food.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% annual bonus

Free food & drinks

Up to 38 days holiday

Free private medical cover

4% pension match

Life assurance (3x salary)

Qualifications

• A genuine food lover with creativity and passion.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering perfect products.
• Resilient and fast-moving in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop products from initial concepts to launch-ready recipes.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the development kitchen.

Skills

Creativity

Trend spotting

Attention to detail

Innovation

Food expertise

Job description

Food Developer!

From freshly hand-made food to helping their people grow in confidence, skills and ambition - development is at the heart of everything this business does. And now, they are looking for someone truly special to help shape their next chapter.

We're Looking For a Food Developer Who

is equal parts chef, creative thinker, trend spotter, and hands‑on doer.

If you're happiest elbow‑deep in a development kitchen, dreaming up tomorrow's bestselling wrap, toastie or salad - keep reading.

What You'll Be Stirring Up

Dive into emerging food trends and turn them into products - from blue‑sky concepts to launch‑ready recipes

Run ideas through our gated development process, creating food that is delicious, easy for shops to make, and perfectly on‑brand

Spot new ingredients, categories and flavour ideas that keep the business ahead of the innovation game

Work closely with suppliers to ensure ingredient quality stays top‑notch

Own internal systems - costings, recipes, finished product specs,

Collaborate with technical, commercial, launch and range teams to deliver products on time and on brief

Bring inspiration to Marketing, Creative and Social teams when needed

Keep our development kitchen spotless, organised and brimming with ideas

Help champion food culture - leading events, showcases and tastings across the business

Report directly into the Head of Food and work from the office 4 days a week

About You

You're someone who brings joy, passion and warmth into the room. You'll also be :

A genuine food lover with creativity that won't quit

An innovator who lives for the next big food trend

Detail‑obsessed - because perfect food takes precision

Resilient, agile and fast‑moving

Happy, confident and curious in the kitchen - testing ideas, tweaking recipes, embracing the mess

What You'll Get

Competitive salary + 10% annual bonus

Free food & drinks in the office

Up to 38 days holiday, including flexi bank holidays

Free private medical cover

4% pension match

Life assurance (3x salary)

If this sounds like you, please give Luan Harrison at MorePeople a call to discuss further on 01780 480530 or press apply now.!