Senior Development Chef (UK)- Hybrid

Tyson Foods
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Presentation","Collaboration","Creative ideation","Leadership"]

Lead culinary innovation for Tyson Foods’ UK & EU added-value poultry portfolio by turning consumer insights and real-time market trends into new product ideation and tailored prototypes. Drive a foodie culture across R&D, serve as a culinary ambassador for Tyson brand events and digital content, and collaborate with international QSR and organised foodservice clients to deliver engaging demonstrations, training, and product showcases.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
1 month ago

Senior Development Chef (UK)- Hybrid

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Job Summary

Lead culinary innovation for Tyson Foods’ UK & EU added-value poultry portfolio by turning consumer insights and real-time market trends into new product ideation and tailored prototypes. Drive a foodie culture across R&D, serve as a culinary ambassador for Tyson brand events and digital content, and collaborate with international QSR and organised foodservice clients to deliver engaging demonstrations, training, and product showcases.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as a recognised culinary ambassador for Tyson Foods Europe, driving a foodie culture within R&D and across the business.
  • •Research, plan, coordinate, and deliver tailored customer experiences using inspiring food storytelling that showcases menu potential and portfolio diversity.
  • •Lead culinary events and presentations, including Tyson brand product showcases, international exhibitions, client-specific sessions, and culinary training for Sales, Marketing, and distributors.
  • •Provide culinary leadership by establishing Tyson Foods Europe as the go-to inspiration and collaboration expert with supplier and client partners.
  • •Shape product development strategy by collaborating with Marketing, Commercial, and R&D to align on food innovation opportunities and support ideation, prototyping, and trend-informed menu development.
Travel: High travel

Key Requirements

  • •Formal education in Culinary Arts (BA), Culinary Industry Management (BA), or Food Science (BSc).
  • •Professional chef with 5+ years progressive experience in high-quality restaurant, hospitality, or commercial kitchen environments.
  • •Track record of consumer insight-driven product ideation and concept ownership.
  • •Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally within a food manufacturing environment.
  • •Food hygiene and food-safety management certification; strong culinary and butchery knowledge.
Experience:Food manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:PresentationCollaborationCreative ideationLeadership
Licenses:Full Driving License
Certifications:Food hygieneFood-safety management
Tech Stack:OutlookTeamsPowerpointExcel

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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