Junior Development Chef - Contract Catering Group - 50K

Our client is looking for a passionate and driven Junior Development Chef to join our dynamic team.

As a key member of the development team, you will help shape their food strategy across retail, hospitality, and events, ensuring the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences.

As a Junior Development Chef, you’ll assist in managing key projects and sites across the estate, helping to implement the food vision of the client.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, liaising with the Group Development Chef and Executive Project Chef to deliver excellence in food production and services, making a tangible impact on the end client’s satisfaction and retention.

We need a Junior Development Chef who is passionate about food and eager to help drive innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food trends and the ability to work across a variety of catering services including retail, events, and executive dining.

You’ll be expected to maintain the recipe management system and assist with training and development for kitchen staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing innovative menus for various services including retail, hospitality, and events.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to implement the food strategy.
• Support the recruitment, training, and coaching of kitchen teams.
• Help manage food costs, stock control, and menu planning within set budgets.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure the company's vision is reflected across campaigns.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times.
• Mobilise new sites and support food forums for team engagement.
• Support the retention and recruitment of staff across sites.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a head chef role with the ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent project management skills, delivering projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Passion for food innovation and trends, with a track record of delivering excellent culinary results.
• Flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude, willing to work evenings and weekends when needed.

 Key Benefits:

• A competitive salary of 50k   
• Opportunities for career advancement with future openings within the company.

If you are a motivated and passionate Junior Development Chef seeking a thrilling challenge, we want to hear from you! Please apply today or send your CV to alejandro@COREcruitment.com We look forward to hearing from you!