Development Chef

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Job Opportunity: Development Chef (Germany – River Cruise Sector)

Location: Grenzach, Germany (with travel up to 30%)

Are you a passionate and creative culinary professional looking to shape the future of dining experiences in the river cruise industry? We are seeking a Development Chef to drive innovation and excellence in our onboard culinary offerings. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence menu design, enhance guest satisfaction, and collaborate with top industry stakeholders.

About the Role

As a Development Chef, you will be a key part of the F&B team, responsible for evolving and refining our culinary offerings to ensure exceptional quality, consistency, and guest experience. Working from a dedicated development kitchen in Grenzach, Germany, you will play a pivotal role in researching, testing, and implementing new recipes and products, while also engaging directly with onboard operations.

Culinary Innovation: Develop new recipes and dishes that align with our overall culinary strategy.

Product & Equipment Testing: Conduct tastings, product evaluations, and equipment assessments to ensure operational feasibility and excellence.

Industry Collaboration: Work closely with purchasing teams, industry partners, and stakeholders to source and review ingredients and equipment.

Onboard Engagement: Visit vessels regularly to gain insights into operations, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement.

Training & Documentation: Assist in creating engaging training materials, including recipe videos and dish presentations.

Event Coordination: Organize tastings, workshops, and events to showcase new culinary concepts.

Operational Oversight: Ensure compliance with all regulations, manage the development kitchen efficiently, and support special projects as needed.

Key Qualifications

• Strong passion for culinary arts, food trends, and product innovation.
• Creative mindset with a solution-driven and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives and hosting tastings or workshops.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to document and report on findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant culinary education or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in the cruise or hospitality industry is a plus.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and fast-growing work environment.
• A modern workspace with flexible working hours.
• The opportunity to shape the culinary experiences of thousands of guests.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.

If you are passionate about culinary innovation and want to make an impact in a global travel setting, apply today and take your career to the next level! CV to Izabela.Krajewska@reed.com

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Business Development, and Customer Service

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Food and Beverage Services, and Maritime Transportation