Job Description Product Development Chef County Tyrone, Northern Ireland Are you a culinary innovator with a passion for food trends and a talent for transforming creative ideas into commercially successful products? We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based food manufacturer for a Product Development Chef to join their fast-paced, forward-thinking New Product Development (NPD) team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with experience in the food manufacturing industry to work on cutting-edge plant-based and fresh food products that are redefining category standards across major retailers. About the Role As a key member of the NPD team, you’ll be at the forefront of culinary innovation — developing exciting new recipes, responding to market trends, and guiding concepts from the kitchen bench to full-scale production. Key Responsibilities Create and develop original food concepts based on customer briefs and consumer insights Work closely with cross-functional teams including Technical, Commercial, and Production to bring ideas to market Lead tastings and present product ideas with confidence to both internal teams and external customers Explore and experiment with ingredients, flavours, and techniques to push innovation boundaries Travel occasionally for trend research, customer collaboration, and sourcing inspiration What We're Looking For A strong culinary background with experience as a chef within food manufacturing or product development Passion for food innovation, trends, and delivering on flavour Creativity, energy, and the confidence to champion new ideas Experience developing and scaling recipes from kitchen samples to factory-ready products Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments What’s on Offer Join an award-winning, innovation-driven food business Work in a fully equipped development kitchen with a passionate team of foodies Benefit from a positive, collaborative company culture with ongoing development opportunities Flexible working options and the chance to make a real impact in a growing business