We are looking for an experienced Development Chef to join an exciting and growing hospitality business in London.
This is a hands-on role combining high culinary standards with strong commercial and operational thinking . You will develop dishes, menus and concepts from initial idea through to testing, costing, implementation and rollout.
The Role
Develop new dishes, menus and concepts from idea through to launch
Lead recipe development, testing, costing and implementation
Manage GP, yields, waste, portion control and procurement
Factor labour, efficiency and scalability into menu development
Create recipes, specifications, allergens and production documentation
Support new openings and concept development
Lead menu rollouts and train teams to deliver consistently
Work closely with Operations, Finance, Procurement, suppliers and clients
Research food trends and develop creative, commercially viable menus
Manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
About You
Strong culinary background, ideally including Michelin/fine dining
Experience across high-volume catering, luxury hotels, events, aviation or multi-site operations
Proven experience in menu and concept development
Strong understanding of food costing, GP, yields, waste and labour
Operationally minded, with an understanding of scalability and consistency
Highly organised, proactive and self-sufficient
Creative, technically strong and commercially focused
Excellent communicator and comfortable working across multiple departments
Ideal for a chef who can combine creativity and culinary excellence with the commercial and operational realities of a growing business.
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