Senior Development Chef (UK)- Hybrid

Tyson Foods Europe; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods Europe in the UK is seeking a Senior Development Chef to drive culinary concept ideation and real-time menu development across European markets. You will connect consumer insights with market trends to create tailored prototypes and inspiring food storytelling for client-facing events and branded experiences.

Leading cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Commercial and R&D, you will curate demonstrations, trade show content and knowledge sharing while elevating Tyson’s

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education with BA credentials.
• Experience in high-quality restaurant or hospitality settings.
• Proven consumer insight driven ideation and ownership.
• Cross-functional collaboration within a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as culinary ambassador for Tyson Foods Europe and clients.
• Lead culinary events, product showcases, and client-specific presentations.
• Develop and ideate menu concepts from consumer insights and market trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial and R&D on food innovation.
• Train sales and distributor partners on product USPs.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Food trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Travel availability

Education

Culinary Arts (BA)

Culinary Industry Management (BA)

Food Science (BSc)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Details

Job Summary

Senior Development Chef role is a unique and highly visible within Tyson Foods International Business Unit, spanning our UK & EU commercial channels focused on Added-Value Poultry. You are responsible for both product activation and being the creative spark for front-end concept ideation, connecting consumer insights and real-time market trends into targeted prototypes. The Senior Development Chef is responsible to research, plan, coordinate and deliver tailored, engaging customer experiences through inspiring food storytelling that illustrates the menu potential and diversity of our portfolio. The role is central to show-casing our pan-European Tyson Branded Foodservice range with branded events, international trade fairs, and digital content. You will also be the Culinary-facing lead actively collaborating with our strategic International Quick-Service Restaurant and Organised Foodservice client base. The role requires a passionate culinarian, to draw inspiration from consumer insights, market-trends, cross-category pollination, competitive-set, and culinary experiences, converting them into meaningful menu development and new product ideation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Recognised Culinary Ambassador for Tyson Foods Europe (TFE) representing our Brand and strategic clients Brands with passion and expertise.
  • Driving a foodie culture within the Research & Development (R&D) Team and across the business
  • Continuing to build the Pride and Confidence in our Tyson Brand, integrated supply-chain and 3rd-party capabilities
  • Creating inspiring, targeted menu development solutions, food demonstrations and building our digital platform
• Leading engaging culinary events and presentations including
  • Tyson Brand product showcases
  • International and large-scale food exhibitions
  • Tailored client-specific presentations
  • Culinary training of product unique-selling-points (USPs) for Sales, Marketing and Distributor partners.
  • On-site Team and Leadership events
• Providing Culinary Leadership and establishing TFE as the go-to expert for inspiration and collaboration
  • Representing TFE working collaboratively with the supplier-base of International QSR Brands
  • Collaborating with international food ingredient suppliers to build product concept ideation and front-end prototypes
  • Supporting R&D Team sharing best-practice, coaching, delivering educational and inspirational presentations
• Shaping Product Development Strategy
  • Collaborating with Marketing, Commercial and R&D to align on targeted food innovation opportunities
  • Support Research & Development of new opportunities through propositional development.
  • Considered concept and menu development ideas considering cuisines, equipment, point-of-sale, menu analysis, real-time market research and trend analysis, market insights infeed.

Education

Work Experience

• Formal education Culinary Arts (BA), Culinary Industry Management (BA), Food Science (BSc)
• Professional Chef with 5-years progressive experience within high-quality restaurant, hospitality, or commercial kitchen pedigree (e.g. Michelin, 5-star)
• Proven track-record of consumer insight driven product ideation concept development and ownership
• Proven track-record of cross-functional collaboration within a Food Manufacturing environment
• Passion for food, quick-service and organised foodservice brands, consumer behaviour and experiences
• Knowledge … etc
• Confident, energetic oral and visual presentation skills to both external and internal audiences
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft programmes including Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel.
• Food hygiene and food-safety management certification
• Excellent culinary skills and butchery knowledge
• Proactive mindset driven to improve working methodologies and embracing technology.
• Travel 40% (UK & EU bias, APAC, US)
• Full Driving License
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future **
• Not eligible for relocation assistance **

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Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

Standard Office 7.5 Hours (United Kingdom)

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.