Remote Catering Development Chef

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced Remote Catering Development Chef to join their dynamic team, supporting operations across the UK, with a primary focus on developing new culinary concepts for clients in Belfast and beyond. This fully remote role requires a highly motivated individual who can conceptualise, test, and refine new menu items and catering solutions from their own kitchen environment. You will be instrumental in driving culinary innovation and ensuring our client remains at the forefront of the catering industry, offering creative solutions tailored to diverse client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, develop, and test new menu items, recipes, and catering concepts suitable for various event types and dietary requirements.
• Create detailed recipe cards, costing information, and preparation guides for new dishes, ensuring they are easily reproducible by catering teams.
• Conduct virtual taste panels and feedback sessions with internal stakeholders and clients to refine culinary offerings.
• Stay abreast of current food trends, industry innovations, and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to identify and source high-quality ingredients, considering sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
• Document and present culinary development proposals and findings clearly and professionally, leveraging digital collaboration tools.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Development Chef or Senior Chef with a strong background in recipe creation and menu design.
• Proven ability to innovate and create exciting, commercially viable dishes for diverse markets.
• Excellent understanding of food costing, nutritional information, and food safety standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively via digital platforms.
• Must have a well-equipped home kitchen suitable for professional recipe development and testing.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote-first working environment, supporting clients across the UK, including those in Belfast .

Benefits

• Highly competitive contract rate, equating to an annualised salary of 60000 .
• Full remote working flexibility, allowing you to work from your own kitchen.
• Opportunity to shape the future of catering menus and influence culinary trends.
• Collaborative work with a forward-thinking company passionate about food innovation.
• Potential for ongoing contract work based on performance and project needs.