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We’re looking for a passionate and commercially minded Culinary Specialist to join Foodbuy Group and play a key role in driving food quality, innovation, margin and safety across our client base. Working closely with the Culinary Director and senior stakeholders across Foodbuy, this is a hands‑on, outward‑facing role where you’ll support clients and operational teams with menu development, continuous improvement, chef training and food innovation. You’ll be trusted to influence, inspire and deliver real impact across diverse food operations.
Job Responsibility:
Leading and supporting the delivery of culinary strategy across a varied client portfolio
Providing on‑site support, audits and practical advice across kitchens and retail outlets
Creating and delivering improvement plans, monitoring progress and outcomes
Supporting menu development, recipe creation, allergen management and food innovation
Working with chefs to improve margin, consistency and food standards
Designing and delivering chef development and training programmes
Supporting sampling sessions, product trials and ingredient performance reviews
Collaborating with suppliers to identify value, innovation and new product opportunities
Developing food programmes aligned to current culinary trends and client briefs
Promoting plant‑forward, wellbeing‑led and sustainable food initiatives
Requirements:
City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
Senior culinary experience within commercial hospitality (e.g. Head Chef, Executive Chef)
Strong commercial understanding of food costings, margins and menu development
Proven experience developing food concepts and implementing them at scale
Confident communicator with the ability to influence chefs, clients and stakeholders
Strong understanding of food trends, sourcing, allergens and product evaluation
Comfortable working autonomously and managing a national diary
A genuine passion for food, training and developing others
Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint