We’re growing fast at Lagardère Travel Retail UK & Ireland - and we’re looking for a Development Chef to support our growth. For over 20 years, we’ve led the UK & Ireland travel retail market across Duty Free, Travel Essentials, and Food & Beverage - bringing great brands and experiences to millions of travelers every year. And right now, with major new concepts launching and continued expansion across Heathrow, Belfast, and Dublin, it’s the perfect time to join our journey. Job Purpose: A creative culinary professional responsible for inventing and refining a new food to go product range, from initial concept through to commercial launch, bridging the gap between culinary expertise and business objectives. The Development Chef is accountable for all aspects of the implementation of new concept in accordance with company policy and procedures. They are responsible for the implementation and compliance to all company’s operational, commercial and food safety rules & regulations, to ensure the proper implementation of a food offer and to always provide the best and safe food. Contract: Fixed term Contract - 6 months Benefits: Bonus – Earn a performance based bonus on top of your salary 25 days holiday – Plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days to suit your needs Up to 25% off in store discounts Cash Plan – Claim back everyday health costs like dental, optical, and physio. Pension – We’ll top up your future with up to 3% monthly contribution to your pension pot. Life assurance – Protection for your loved ones with 2x your base salary in life cover, just in case. non-contractual benefits wholly at company discretion and subject to change. Key Responsibilities: Lead the creation, testing and implementation of new ‘Food To Go Range’ - from concept to delivery. During the development process and early gate stages you will actively liaise with the cross functional teams to discuss all new products, raw materials, processing and packaging Be aware of sustainability and be mindful when sourcing ingredients. Create and deliver presentations to communicate new ideas / projects clearly Ensure consistency across ‘Food To Go Range’ by maintaining accurate recipes and providing training to the kitchen team. Create costings sheets for each item in the range. Ensure each dish has an update allergens matrix. Manage tasks in a timely manner and ensure all deadlines are adhered to. Oversee the transition of new concepts from development phase to successful execution in production. Produce range to the highest standard, ensuring accuracy in portioning, presentation and packaging. Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards, including compliance with HACCP protocols. Create systems to manage stock effectively, ensuring food is kept in optimum condition and minimising waste Communicate menu changes, promptly to the required stakeholders. Implementation of systems to uphold exemplary standards of cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen. Creation, alongside training team, of operational and compliance training program. Guide and train the team where necessary. Liaise with the buying department, including assisting in sourcing of raw materials, which add value to the product whilst maintaining the necessary margins. Our values: Can you feel the HEAT? Whatever role you deliver for Lagardère Travel Retail, part of your responsibility is to represent and uphold our company values everyday: HONESTY - Working ethically | Fostering a culture of openness | Treating each other fairly | Being considerate EXCELLENCE - Delivering first class customer service | Upholding high store standards | Showcasing prestigious brands AGILITY - Working in a fast-paced environment | Adapting well to change | Always striving to improve TEAM SPIRT - Working together as one team | Supporting each other | Being active partners in our wider communities Lagardère Travel Retail At Lagardère Travel Retail, we don’t just operate in airports and stations — we transform them. We turn everyday travel moments into extraordinary experiences, helping passengers discover something new, delightful, and memorable along the way. Whether it’s a quick coffee before takeoff or a last-minute gift that sparks joy, we create spaces that inspire wonder, celebrate individuality, and make waiting time feel like part of the adventure. With our unique blend of global expertise and local insight, we craft tailor-made offers that benefit both travelers and landlords — bringing value, vibrancy, and a touch of magic to every corner of the journey.