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Development Chef – Premium Restaurant Group – 65-70k
Location: Multi-site + travel
Role: Development Chef
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Development Chef to join a prestigious, award-winning restaurant group that delivers elevated fresh food across multiple brands and sites.
Blending fine dining techniques with the ability to scale quality at volume.
The ideal Development Chef will have a pedigree in fine food, a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the technical expertise to elevate menus across diverse concepts. This hands-on role offers the chance to work with a talented team, shaping the culinary vision for a thriving group of premium restaurants.
The Role:
* Menu Development: Create and refine menus across six brands, ensuring each dish reflects the group’s elevated standards.
* Recipe Testing: Ensure consistency and innovation by testing recipes at site level.
* Training & Mentorship: Train chefs across all locations, empowering them to deliver exceptional food quality.
* BOH Systems: Implement and manage systems, including spec sheets and operational workflows.
* Collaboration: Work closely with the Group Executive Chef to bring creative ideas to life.
* Travel: Visit sites to oversee implementation and maintain standards.
What We’re Looking For:
* A Development Chef with experience in top restaurants or high-end groups.
* Exceptional creativity and a technical skill set.
* Strong leadership qualities, with a passion for mentoring kitchen teams.
* Ability to handle volume while maintaining premium-level quality.
* Availability to travel and adapt to a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Apply Today:
Are you a creative and ambitious Development Chef looking for a role that combines fine dining expertise with dynamic menu innovation?
Contact: Olly at COREcruitment dot com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Production
* Industries
Hospitality and Restaurants
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