Job Description
R&D CHEF | UK-WIDE FOOD GROUP
Hands-on chef ready to step into product development?
I’m recruiting an R&D Chef for a major UK food group with sites nationwide. This is a front-line, commercial role where you’ll take ideas from concept to launch — developing recipes that actually make it to market.
Why this role stands out
- End-to-end NPD ownership (recipes, costings, trials, launch)
- Real influence on products sold at scale
- Work closely with chefs, commercial, operations & customers
- Exposure to food trends, innovation and large-scale manufacturing
- Stable, well-invested business with clear growth plans
What they’re looking for
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chef (or equivalent food background)
- Strong food passion + ingredient knowledge
- Confident with recipe costing & commercial thinking
- Organised, detail-driven, and comfortable working cross-functionally
- Curious about trends and innovation, not stuck on the pass
Location: London
Career move: Kitchen → NPD → long-term progression
If you’re a chef who wants impact, structure, and a future beyond service, this is worth a conversation.
