Development chef - Contract Catering
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food-obsessed, idea-fuelled chef
who lives for innovation? If you're the kind of creative force who dreams in dishes and thrives on bringing bold concepts to life, this
Development Chef
role could be your next big move. We're partnering with a
bespoke contract catering business
known for pushing boundaries, delivering standout food, and refusing to follow the norm. They're now looking for a
Development Chef
to work hand-in-hand with the Chef Director, driving creativity, shaping menus, and elevating food standards across a growing portfolio. This is
not
a traditional kitchen role. As
Development Chef , you'll be operating at the sharp end of innovation—working across staff dining, retail offers, high-end hospitality, and events within the contract catering space. What You'll Be Doing
Collaborating with the Chef Director to evolve food concepts across multiple contract catering sites
Leading menu development, tastings, innovation sessions, and food launches
Supporting new openings and bringing exciting ideas from concept to plate
Inspiring, mentoring, and energising kitchen teams
Keeping ahead of food trends and translating them into commercially smart menus
Who We're Looking For
A
positive, high-energy foodie
with serious creative flair
Currently operating in a
senior culinary role
within contract catering or a multi-outlet environment
A natural collaborator who loves sharing ideas and challenging the status quo
Passionate about delivering food that gets a genuine
“WOW”
reaction
Organised, detail-driven, and obsessed with quality
Happy with a Monday–Friday pattern, with occasional weekends for exciting new openings
If you're a senior chef ready to step into a true
Development Chef
role and make your mark in progressive contract catering, this is the opportunity to do it. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
