Senior Development Chef (UK)- Hybrid

Tyson Foods; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Senior Development Chef to drive culinary innovation across UK and EU channels. You will translate consumer insights into engaging menu concepts, lead food demonstrations, and shape front-end prototypes for our pan-European Branded Foodservice range.

As culinary lead, you will collaborate with International QSR and Organised Foodservice clients, train teams on USPs, and present at events, exhibitions, and digital platforms, elevating Tyson’s brand as a culinary authority.

Qualifications

• Proven track-record of consumer insight driven product ideation and ownership.
• Experience turning market trends into menu concepts and prototypes.
• Strong collaboration across R&D, marketing, sales and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan and deliver tailored customer experiences through menu development.
• Lead culinary events, product showcases and international tastings.
• Collaborate with International QSR and Foodservice clients for concept ideation.
• Coach and train teams on product USPs and storytelling for sales enablement.
• Shape product development strategy aligned with marketing and commercial goals.

Skills

Culinary innovation

Consumer insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Food storytelling

Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts (BA)

Culinary Industry Management (BA)

Food Science (BSc)

Tools

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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 AccountabilitiesRecognised 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 businessContinuing to build the Pride and Confidence in our Tyson Brand, integrated supply-chain and 3rd-party capabilitiesCreating inspiring, targeted menu development solutions, food demonstrations and building our digital platformLeading engaging culinary events and presentations includingTyson Brand product showcasesInternational and large-scale food exhibitionsTailored client-specific presentationsCulinary training of product unique-selling-points (USPs) for Sales, Marketing and Distributor partners.On-site Team and Leadership eventsProviding Culinary Leadership and establishing TFE as the go-to expert for inspiration and collaborationRepresenting TFE working collaboratively with the supplier-base of International QSR BrandsCollaborating with international food ingredient suppliers to build product concept ideation and front-end prototypesSupporting R&D Team sharing best-practice, coaching, delivering educational and inspirational presentationsShaping Product Development StrategyCollaborating with Marketing, Commercial and R&D to align on targeted food innovation opportunitiesSupport 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 ownershipProven track-record of cross-functional collaboration within a Food Manufacturing environmentPassion for food, quick-service and organised foodservice brands, consumer behaviour and experiencesKnowledge of nutrition and nutritional developmentConfident, energetic oral and visual presentation skills to both external and internal audiencesComprehensive understanding of Microsoft programmes including Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel.Food hygiene and food-safety management certificationExcellent culinary skills and butchery knowledgeProactive 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 **#TysonEurope#Tyson_Euope#TysonUKRelocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork 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.