Virtual Event Chef & Menu Consultant

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and adaptable Virtual Event Chef & Menu Consultant to lead their remote culinary strategy. In this unique role, you will be instrumental in designing and guiding the creation of exceptional dining experiences delivered to clients' homes or offices for virtual events. You will leverage your extensive culinary expertise to develop creative, transportable, and scalable menu concepts, working closely with a remote operations team to ensure seamless execution. This position offers a ground-breaking opportunity for a forward-thinking chef to redefine the catering landscape, focusing on high-quality, remote-delivered culinary solutions and shaping the future of event dining from Southampton .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and curate innovative menu concepts suitable for remote delivery and virtual event settings.
• Create detailed recipes, preparation guides, and presentation standards for distributed kitchen teams.
• Consult with clients and sales teams to tailor menus for specific virtual events, dietary needs, and brand experiences.
• Collaborate with logistics and packaging teams to ensure food quality and presentation integrity during transit.
• Conduct virtual training sessions for chefs and kitchen staff on menu execution and quality control.
• Stay abreast of emerging culinary trends and food technology to enhance remote dining offerings.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, with a strong portfolio demonstrating culinary innovation.
• Expertise in menu design, food costing, and scaling recipes for large-volume production.
• Proven ability to adapt culinary techniques and concepts for delivery and remote execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting skills , with comfort in virtual environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, packaging solutions, and logistics for perishable goods.
• Passion for experimenting with new ingredients, cuisines, and dining formats.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• The opportunity to pioneer new approaches in the catering industry .
• Flexible remote working arrangements with the ability to work from anywhere.
• Budget for professional development and culinary research.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of events.