Innovation chef

Job Description Innovation Chef
Location: Nottinghamshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
About the Role:
We are looking for a passionate and highly creative Innovation Chef to join the dynamic team in Nottinghamshire.
This is a rare opportunity for a chef with a Michelin-level background to move into an innovation-focused role — while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday.
You will play a key role in developing new and exciting food concepts, working closely with the development and operations teams to bring Michelin-quality ideas into scalable, commercially successful products.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop innovative recipes, menus, and product concepts to Michelin-level standards
Lead culinary sessions, tastings, and trials with internal stakeholders and customers
Research and incorporate emerging food trends, flavours, and techniques
Collaborate with NPD (New Product Development), marketing, and production teams to bring ideas from concept to launch
Maintain detailed documentation of recipes, ingredients, and processes
Ensure all innovation aligns with quality, safety, and brand standards