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Date Added: Tue 29/04/2025

Innovations Chef

Nottingham, NG1, UK
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Company: BLAKENEY POINT SEARCH

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £45000 - £50000/annum

Innovation Chef

Location: Nottinghamshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and highly creative Innovation Chef to join the dynamic team in Nottinghamshire.

This is a rare opportunity for a chef with a Michelin-level background to move into an innovation-focused role — while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday.

You will play a key role in developing new and exciting food concepts, working closely with the development and operations teams to bring Michelin-quality ideas into scalable, commercially successful products.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop innovative recipes, menus, and product concepts to Michelin-level standards

* Lead culinary sessions, tastings, and trials with internal stakeholders and customers

* Research and incorporate emerging food trends, flavours, and techniques

* Collaborate with NPD (New Product Development), marketing, and production teams to bring ideas from concept to launch

* Maintain detailed documentation of recipes, ingredients, and processes

* Ensure all innovation aligns with quality, safety, and brand standards

About You:

* Proven experience in Michelin-starred or fine-dining restaurants

* Passionate about food innovation, creativity, and culinary excellence

* Strong understanding of flavour profiling, modern cooking techniques, and food presentation

* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

* Excellent organisation and communication skills

* A proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges

* Previous experience in a development or innovation role is an advantage (but not essential)

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary up to £50,000

* Daytime working hours (no evenings or weekends)

* A creative, fast-paced working environment

* Opportunities for career development and progression

* The chance to influence exciting, market-leading food products

Interested?

If you are a Michelin-level chef looking for your next career step outside of the traditional kitchen, we would love to hear from you
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