Development Chef

Perm
City of London
London
70000
Kitchen
1343568
Will Gennard
17/06/2026
The Company
  • A market leading London Contract Catering business
  • Operated by industry professionals and delivering a bespoke F&B offer for workplaces - Law firms, tech companies & international banks.
  • A growing company with food at it's core.
The Package
  • £70,000 per annum basic salary
  • London travel card
  • Career Progression
  • 33 Days holiday 
  • Pension scheme
The Job Role:
  • Development Chef to oversee 15 London locations - Zone 1 & 2
  • Monday to Friday hours
  • Every day is different! Mobilisations, sales presentations, people recruitment and development and essentially food development.
  • To develop restaurant standards within a workplace setting.
  • The Development Chef is to work with full menu autonomy, bespoke to clients needs.
  • The Development Chef will report into the Chef Director 
The Requirements
  • A Head Chef currently within a 5* hotels, private members club or AA Rosette/Michelin restaurant background who wishes to switch to contract catering.
  • A Chef who has their finger on the pulse and is in touch with high street food trends
  • Strong financial acumen and the ability to manage food costs and produce a healthy GP
  • A Self-starter and forward-thinking Chef who leads from the front
  • Computer literate and can liaise with clients
The Location
  • London Central - Zones 1 & 2
  • No parking available but a travel card is provided
TH Contact Details Consultant: Will Gennard  
Will Gennard

Managing Director

07817 325 879