Recipe Development Chef
1 month ago
London
Recipe Development Chef Morena is an all-day dining restaurant inspired by the vibrant flavours of Latin America, offering innovative brunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and beverage menus. We are seeking a creative and commercially minded Recipe Development Chef to develop and refine recipes across our food and non-alcoholic beverage offerings, including brunch, dinner, canapés, cookies, matcha drinks, cream-based beverages, and smoothies. Key Responsibilities • Develop, test, and implement new recipes and menu items., • Maintain recipe specifications and accurate recipe costing to ensure profitability., • Monitor ingredient costs and recommend improvements where necessary., • Train kitchen and service teams on new recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards., • Ensure consistency through quality control, coaching, and ongoing support., • Support seasonal menu updates, product launches, and continuous menu innovation., • Collaborate closely with management and operations teams to ensure all menu items are creative, commercially viable, and executed to company standards. Requirements • Proven experience in recipe development and menu creation., • Strong understanding of food costing and menu profitability., • Excellent organisational and communication skills., • Ability to train teams and maintain high standards of consistency., • Creative approach to food and beverage innovation, with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK