Contract Catering | Predominantly Monday–Friday | Occasional Weekends for Openings

Are you a food-obsessed, idea-fuelled chef who lives for innovation? If you’re the kind of creative force who dreams in dishes and thrives on bringing bold concepts to life, this Development Chef role could be your next big move.

We’re partnering with a bespoke contract catering business known for pushing boundaries, delivering standout food, and refusing to follow the norm. They’re now looking for a Development Chef to work hand-in-hand with the Chef Director, driving creativity, shaping menus, and elevating food standards across a growing portfolio.

This is not a traditional kitchen role. As Development Chef, you’ll be operating at the sharp end of innovation—working across staff dining, retail offers, high-end hospitality, and events within the contract catering space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating with the Chef Director to evolve food concepts across multiple contract catering sites

• Leading menu development, tastings, innovation sessions, and food launches

• Supporting new openings and bringing exciting ideas from concept to plate

• Inspiring, mentoring, and energising kitchen teams

• Keeping ahead of food trends and translating them into commercially smart menus

Who We’re Looking For

• A positive, high-energy foodie with serious creative flair

• Currently operating in a senior culinary role within contract catering or a multi-outlet environment

• A natural collaborator who loves sharing ideas and challenging the status quo

• Passionate about delivering food that gets a genuine “WOW” reaction

• Organised, detail-driven, and obsessed with quality

• Happy with a Monday–Friday pattern, with occasional weekends for exciting new openings

If you’re a senior chef ready to step into a true Development Chef role and make your mark in progressive contract catering, this is the opportunity to do it.

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