Development Chef Six-Month Fixed-Term Contract
£55,000£65,000 per annum, pro rata
UK travel between sites may be required
We are seeking an outstanding Brazilian Churrasco Development Chef to help a major UK restaurant group create and launch an authentic signature grill offering.
This is a senior specialist assignment combining culinary development, operational implementation and hands-on chef training. It is not a standard operational grill-chef position.
The successful candidate will bring genuine expertise in Brazilian churrasco and rodizio-style service. You will develop the food offering, establish consistent operating standards and train the permanent culinary team to deliver the concept independently by the end of the six-month engagement.
The role You will be responsible for:
Developing and refining a signature Brazilian churrasco menu
Selecting the most appropriate cuts of meat for the concept
Establishing preparation, trimming, skewering and portioning standards
Developing authentic marinades, seasoning blends and cooking methods
Demonstrating correct grilling, temperature control, resting and carving techniques
Creating distinctive Brazilian grill dishes with strong commercial appeal
Producing standardised recipes, specifications and presentation guides
Establishing consistent quality and operational standards
Developing procedures for an efficient rodizio-style grill operation
Supporting menu trials, tastings and pre-opening training
Delivering structured, practical training to the permanent chef team
Coaching and assessing individual chefs against agreed standards
Creating clear training materials and kitchen procedures
Establishing a training framework that can be replicated across the business
Completing a comprehensive handover to the permanent culinary team
About you We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Genuine professional expertise in Brazilian churrasco and rodizio-style grilling
Excellent knowledge of meat selection, cuts, preparation and seasoning
Advanced skills in skewering, charcoal grilling, resting and tableside or service-counter carving
Experience gained within a respected Brazilian churrascaria, rodizio restaurant or premium grill concept
Previous experience developing menus, opening restaurants or implementing new food concepts
The ability to translate specialist knowledge into clear recipes and repeatable procedures
Strong chef-training, coaching and assessment skills
Confident communication and leadership abilities
A thorough understanding of food quality, consistency, portion control and commercial performance
Flexibility to work across different sites where required
You may currently be working as a Brazilian Grill Specialist, Churrasco Chef, Development Chef, Executive Chef, Culinary Trainer or experienced Head Chef.
You must be capable of delivering the complete development journey:
Develop ? Standardise ? Document ? Demonstrate ? Train ? Assess ? Hand Over
The measure of success will be a fully trained permanent culinary team capable of independently operating the Brazilian grill counter and consistently reproducing the required standards.
The package £55,000£65,000 annual equivalent, depending on experience
Salary paid pro rata for the six-month fixed-term contract
High-profile culinary development and training assignment
Opportunity to shape a major new Brazilian grill concept
Potential for a longer-term opportunity, subject to business requirements and performance
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief overview of your churrasco experience, the Brazilian grill operations or menus you have helped develop and any teams you have previously trained.
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