At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative food products and collaborate with teams to launch exciting new recipes.
- Company: Join a fast-paced food business that values creativity and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work with leading UK retailers and enjoy a collaborative team culture.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of food trends and make a real impact in product development.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Development Chef and a passion for culinary innovation.
The predicted salary is between 38700 - 47300 £ per year.
About The Role
Are you a passionate foodie with a flair for innovation and a track record in product development? We're looking for a dynamic and creative Development Chef to join a fast-paced food business, helping to bring exciting new products to life for leading UK retailers and foodservice customers. If you love spotting trends, developing exceptional recipes, and turning great ideas into commercially successful products, we'd love to hear from you. Experience working with Waitrose would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other retail, branded or food manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop innovative, commercially viable products that delight customers and consumers.
- Stay ahead of market, restaurant and food trends, translating insights into new concepts and product launches.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Technical and Production teams throughout the development process.
- Create, refine and communicate recipes, ensuring successful launches and continuous product improvement.
- Prepare customer presentations, tastings and food samples while managing projects to critical path deadlines.
About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following skills and experience:
- Proven Development Chef experience within food manufacturing, retail, QSR or branded food environments.
- Strong culinary background with a genuine passion for food and emerging trends.
- Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative products from concept to launch.
- Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
New Product Development Chef in London employer: Samworth Brothers Limited
At Samworth Brothers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and growth of our Maintenance Managers. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a supportive work culture, competitive benefits including an enhanced pension scheme and private health coverage, and numerous opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally within our family-oriented team.
