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Product Development Chef
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a creative Development Chef who loves taking ideas from concept to plate and seeing them hit the market?
I'm working with a global food manufacturer producing premium, tailor-made products for the foodservice sector. This is a hands-on role for a chef with flair and commercial focus, eager to innovate within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research, design, and test new recipes and product ranges that meet both customer briefs and factory capabilities
* Refresh and improve existing products to ensure best-in-class quality and value
* Work cross-functionally to ensure new dishes are viable, compliant, and commercially successful
* Keep ahead of market trends and competitor activity to inform product development
* Present new concepts and finished dishes to customers and internal teams
* Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the development process
About You:
* Proven experience as a Development Chef or in a senior culinary innovation role
* Strong understanding of current food trends, flavours, and presentation
* Experience in recipe development and factory-based product launches
* A creative yet commercially aware mindset — able to balance flavour, cost, and scalability
* Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills
* Sound knowledge of food safety, allergens, and nutrition regulations
* Formal culinary qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Full UK driving licence
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