Innovation Chef: Future Food Concepts Leader (Hybrid)

Drnewitt; Houghton-le-Spring; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a Senior Development Chef to join a forward-looking innovation function in the UK, working in hybrid mode. You will shape the future of chilled foods for national markets and lead cross-functional teams to translate trends into viable products.

The role focuses on culinary creativity, consumer insight and commercial innovation, enabling concepts to scale and launch nationwide. Attractive package includes a car allowance and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Naturally curious culinary innovators who live and breathe food.
• Exceptional passion for food culture and innovation.
• Able to present ideas to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate trends into future product concepts.
• Identify innovation opportunities and white space.
• Lead ideation and innovation workshops.
• Explore emerging ingredients, technologies and production methods.
• Support healthier and more sustainable food solutions.
• Build relationships across marketing, NPD, technical and commercial teams.
• Present concepts and innovation strategies to stakeholders.
• Contribute to long-term innovation roadmaps and pipelines.

Skills

Emerging trends

Commercial viability

Stakeholder presentation

Collaborative work style

Job description

Drnewitt is seeking a Senior Development Chef to join a forward-looking innovation function in the UK, working in hybrid mode. You will shape the future of chilled foods for national markets and lead cross-functional teams to translate trends into viable products.

The role focuses on culinary creativity, consumer insight and commercial innovation, enabling concepts to scale and launch nationwide. Attractive package includes a car allowance and additional benefits.