Development Chefandnbsp;

Contract Catering, Events andamp; Hospitality

Salary: Up to andpound;70,000 + Benefits

Location: Flexible / Multi-site (UK-wide travel required)

Are you a forward-thinking, creative chef with a passion for innovation and delivering exceptional food experiences£ We are seeking an experienced Development Chef to lead menu innovation and elevate food standards across a diverse portfolio of contract catering, events, hospitality, and venue operations.

This is a high-impact role, working at the forefront of food development-shaping concepts, driving standards, and influencing the culinary direction of a growing and ambitious business.

The Role

As Development Chef, you will play a pivotal role in driving culinary excellence across multiple sites and premium venues. You will combine creativity with commercial awareness to deliver innovative, scalable, and profitable food concepts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading menu and concept development across contract catering, events, and hospitality venues



• Creating innovative, seasonal, and trend-led dishes aligned with client needs and brand identity



• Supporting new business tenders, presentations, and client engagement



• Driving food innovation across retail, staff dining, and high-end hospitality offers



• Developing recipe specifications, costings, and allergen compliance



• Coaching and mentoring chefs, building capability across the business



• Ensuring strong financial performance through effective cost control, margin management, and Pandamp;L awareness

About You

We''re looking for a passionate and commercially astute chef who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Development Chef or Executive Chef within contract cate