Development Chef

Company: Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner
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Location: High Wycombe
Job Description:

Job Description

Executive Chef – Global

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

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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.

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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.

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The Role

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You will:

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

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

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

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

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

Posted: August 16th, 2026