Food Development Innovator

2 weeks ago


St Austell, Cornwall, United Kingdom St Austell Brewery Full time

We are seeking a skilled Food Development Innovator to join our team at St Austell Brewery. This exciting opportunity will see you shape and enhance Managed pub menus for various customer audiences.

As a senior member of our food development team, you will be responsible for developing, costing, and specifying new dishes that drive growth and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Your expertise in food trends, seasonality, and regional provenance will guide your recommendations, leveraging guest feedback and market data.

You'll represent us at food and supplier shows and lead our own food events across the Managed Pub Estate. With strong skills in fish, shellfish, and butchery, you'll work to develop our Head Chef Skills Academy and champion our chef apprenticeship program.

About You
  • A collaborative and creative individual with a commercial focus on food development.
  • Proven experience in senior kitchen management or food development.
  • Strong understanding of market trends, food seasonality, and regional provenance.
  • Excellent communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Track record in menu planning, budgeting, and food safety.
  • An inspiring leader committed to training and developing kitchen teams.
  • Possess a passion for enhancing guest experiences in the hospitality sector.
What We Offer
  • 25 days' annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
  • Company bonus scheme
  • 30% discount on food & drink within our managed pubs & Visitors Centre shop
  • 50% discount on accommodation within the managed estate
  • Fantastic training & career development opportunities
  • Pension Scheme - 4% Employee and Employer. Can increase to 5% if required
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.
  • Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We welcome requests for flexible working.



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