Culinary Development Chef (Product/Foodservice)
Location: Wiltshire
Customer-Facing Role
Salary andpound;55,000
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global food manufacturer seeking an experienced Development Chefandnbsp;to join their UK Commercial Team.
This is a strategic, customer-facing role supporting growth across key ingredient platforms including bakery, dairy alternatives, and pizza bases within the UK Foodservice and Retail Bakery channels.
The Role
Acting as the product specialist for core ingredient categories, you will work closely with Commercial and Randamp;D teams while partnering directly with customers to develop commercially viable menu and meal solutions.
This position requires strong culinary expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence decision-makers while building long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Develop culinary applications across the full product portfolio
Co-create innovative menu concepts with customer chefs
Deliver engaging product demonstrations and inspiration sessions (in-person and virtual)
Support development of customer briefs and go-to-market plans
Translate global and local food trends into viable commercial solutions
Provide technical and recipe-based problem solving
Ensure new product concepts align with manufacturing feasibility and cost models
Create recipe-based content, including photography and video where required
Present product concepts internally and externally, including live-stream formats
Build and maintain strong relationships within Foodservice and Retail Bakery accounts
Work directly with customers 2-3 days per week
Candidate Profile
Essential:
Minimum 5 years'' experience as a Chef or Development Chef
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