Development Chef

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Junior Development Chef to join our product development team, creating exceptional Michelin-level food concepts in a fast-paced and creative environment.

This is a rare opportunity for a talented chef who wants to move beyond service and into innovation, working daytime hours while developing high-end products to the highest culinary standards.

The Role

Working alongside senior development chefs and culinary leadership, you will help create, refine, and launch premium products with a strong focus on quality, flavour, presentation, and consistency.

You’ll be involved in

-Product development from concept through to launch

-Recipe testing, refinement, and documentation

-Trend research and ingredient sourcing

-Tastings and product presentations

-Ensuring Michelin-level standards across all development work

-Supporting kitchen trials and production handovers

What We’re Looking For

-Experience in high-end kitchens, ideally Michelin-starred or Rosette environments

-A genuine passion for food innovation and development

-Strong attention to detail and presentation

-Organised, proactive, and eager to learn

-Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team

-Understanding of food trends, ingredients, and modern techniques

What’s on Offer

-Salary of £39,000 per annum

-Daytime working hours with improved work-life balance

-Opportunity to work on premium culinary projects

-Career progression within an ambitious and growing business

-Creative and supportive development environment

If you are a driven chef ready to take the next step into product development while maintaining Michelin-level standards, we would love to hear from you. Please apply quoting 43034