Job Description
Are you a creative, passionate chef with a flair for innovation and a strong background in contract catering? We're looking for a Development Chef who's ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of our food offering.
About Us:
We're a food-loving, people-first contract catering company that believes great food and great service go hand in hand. We work across a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering fresh, exciting, and thoughtful menus - always with a personal touch. Our team is tight-knit, driven, and full of personality. Now, we're looking for the right person to take our culinary offer to the next level.
The Role:
As Development Chef, you'll be both creative and hands-on - leading from the front and inspiring others along the way. Working closely with our Head Chefs and operations team, you'll drive innovation, refresh menus, and elevate our food standards across all sites. You'll also play a key role in client relationships, mobilisations, and special events.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Collaborating with our Head Chefs to evolve and enhance our food offer
* Creating seasonal menus that are fresh, exciting, and aligned with client needs
* Supporting new site mobilisations and high-profile events (occasional weekends)
* Being a visible, supportive leader and mentor within the kitchen teams
* Working with clients to understand their vision and exceed expectations
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience in a similar Development Chef or Executive Chef role within contract catering
* A natural leader who inspires and brings out the best in others
* A true foodie - creative, passionate, and on-trend with food innovation
* Strong operational know-how, with an eye for detail and consistency
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build great client relationships
The Perks:
* Mostly Monday to Friday schedule
* Occasional weekend work for events and exciting mobilisations
* Be part of a supportive, energetic team where your ideas matter
* The opportunity to make a genuine difference across a growing business
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites
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