Development Chef

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner is looking for a Development Chef

Job description

Executive Chef - Global

London | £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Are you a creative culinary leader passionate about shaping the future of food? We're partnering with an innovative global food business to recruit an Executive Chef to lead product innovation across international markets.

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the forefront of food trends, consumer insight and culinary creativity, developing category-leading concepts across bakery, desserts, confectionery, sweet and savoury products.


The Role


You will:

  • Lead the development of innovative food concepts and product platforms.
  • Transform consumer insights and market trends into commercially successful products.
  • Identify emerging global food, flavour and lifestyle trends.
  • Influence category strategy and innovation roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial, R&D and Operations teams.
  • Champion culinary excellence and mentor teams across the business.


About You

We're looking for a chef-first innovator with:

  • Experience as an Executive Chef, Development Chef or Innovation Chef.
  • Strong knowledge of global food trends and consumer behaviour.
  • Expertise in bakery, pastry, desserts, confectionery, sweet or savoury categories.
  • A proven ability to turn insights into winning product concepts.
  • Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working across FMCG, food manufacturing, hospitality or foodservice environments.
  • Desirable Experience

    • International product development experience.
    • Premium or branded food innovation.
    • Exposure to multiple global markets.
    • Understanding of health, wellness and lifestyle trends.

    What's on Offer?

    • £50,000 - £60,000 salary
    • Bonus scheme
    • Pension & holiday allowance
    • International travel
    • Career development opportunities
    • Exposure to global markets and consumer trends
    • The chance to influence the future of food innovation
  • If you're a visionary chef who loves creating breakthrough food concepts rather than simply optimising recipes, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Extra information

    Status
    Open
    Education Level
    Secondary School
    Location
    High Wycombe
    Type of Contract
    Full Time Jobs
    Published at
    01-09-2026
    Profession type
    Manufacturing / Industrial
    Full UK/EU driving license preferred
    No
    Car Preferred
    No
    Must be eligible to work in the EU
    No
    Cover Letter Required
    No
    Languages
    English

    High Wycombe | Manufacturing Jobs | Full Time Jobs | Secondary School

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