Culinary Development Chef

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

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  Develop culinary applications across the full product portfolio

  
  



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  Co-create innovative menu concepts with customer chefs

  
  



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  Deliver engaging product demonstrations and inspiration sessions (in-person and virtual)

  
  



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  Support development of customer briefs and go-to-market plans

  
  



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  Translate global and local food trends into viable commercial solutions

  
  



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  Provide technical and recipe-based problem solving

  
  



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  Ensure new product concepts align with manufacturing feasibility and cost models

  
  



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  Create recipe-based content, including photography and video where required

  
  



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  Present product concepts internally and externally, including live-stream formats

  
  



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  Build and maintain strong relationships within Foodservice and Retail Bakery accounts

  
  



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  Work directly with customers 2-3 days per week

  
  

Candidate Profile

Essential:

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  Minimum 5 years'' experience as a Chef or Development Chef