Development Chef
7 days ago
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Development Chef to join our Food Development team at Brakes. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing meaningful relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to drive innovation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop close working relationships with customers' food development teams to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including range, sales, procurement, and technical teams, to deliver innovative solutions and support customer menu development.
- Take an active role in new product development, creating recipes, managing customer expectations, and tracking progress.
- Plan, prepare, and present customer food days, ensuring they meet briefs and customer expectations.
- Provide food and industry expertise to colleagues, supporting their growth and development.
Requirements
- Excellent culinary skills and commercial knowledge.
- A passion for fresh produce and ingredients.
- Ability to adapt to and adopt various culinary styles and cuisines.
- Enthusiastic and flexible, with a can-do attitude.
- Strong relationship builder and team player.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a resourceful approach.
- Good knowledge of the foodservice industry, including brands, operators, and influencers.
- Previous experience of presenting to large audiences.
- Full UK driver's license.
About Us
At Brakes, we value diversity and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We're passionate about food and dedicated to making life easier and more efficient for chefs, cooks, and caterers across the country. We're the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs' menus.
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