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Development Chef
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol (County)
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Location: Bristol
🕘 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
🎁 Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000 + 20 days holiday + birthday off + healthcare scheme + additional perks
Bring bold food ideas to life. Drive innovation from concept to launch.
Are you a creative culinary thinker with a flair for turning food ideas into commercially viable products? We're looking for a Development Chef to join our fast-paced, fun, and food-obsessed team.
You’ll support the innovation process from sketchbook to shelf—creating products that not only taste amazing but also deliver for some of the UK’s biggest brands in food-on-the-move.
🚀 What you’ll do:
* Bring exciting food concepts to life and support them through to launch
* Keep your finger on the pulse of trends and ingredients (globally and locally)
* Present your creations to clients with confidence
* Work closely with our NPD team to ensure every recipe hits the mark
* Help manage the test kitchen, maintain top hygiene standards, and liaise with suppliers
* Attend tastings, brainstorms, and industry events to keep the ideas flowing
🧠 What you bring:
* Culinary qualification (NVQ Level 2 or similar)
* Experience in NPD or a commercial kitchen
* Passion for food, flavour, and trends
* A “let’s do this” attitude with strong presentation and problem-solving skills
* A full UK driving licence
Bonus points for Level 3 Food Safety and experience in food manufacturing environments!
🎁 What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* 20 days holiday + your birthday off
* Healthcare scheme
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* A creative, collaborative culture where no day is the same
Ready to get cooking?
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