Remote Culinary Development Chef

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Culinary Development Chef to drive menu innovation and recipe development for their diverse catering portfolio. This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from your own kitchen space and contribute to our client's culinary excellence across the UK. You will be responsible for conceptualising, testing, and refining new dishes, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and presentation standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative chef to influence the direction of our client's culinary offerings and work with a forward-thinking, flexible organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, develop, and test new recipes and menu items for various catering needs.
• Ensure all developed recipes are scalable, cost-effective, and align with current food trends and client preferences.
• Create detailed recipe cards, preparation guides, and training materials for kitchen teams.
• Collaborate remotely with menu planning teams and operational managers to present culinary ideas.
• Conduct virtual taste tests and gather feedback on developed dishes.
• Maintain a high level of culinary knowledge, researching new ingredients, techniques, and presentation styles.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Chef , with a strong focus on recipe and menu development, ideally in catering .
• Demonstrated creativity and passion for food innovation, with an excellent understanding of flavour profiles and culinary techniques.
• Ability to meticulously document recipes and create clear, instructional guides.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills, with strong virtual presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for recipe development, documentation, and virtual meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Fully remote position, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to leave your culinary mark on a wide range of catering projects.
• Access to a budget for ingredient sourcing and home kitchen equipment upgrades.
• Be part of a creative and supportive team environment that values culinary expertise.