Development Chef - Adam Handling Collection
Location: London, Windsor, Cornwall, Future Locations
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
An Exciting Opportunity to Join the Adam Handling Collection
We are looking for an exceptionally talented, creative and passionate Development Chef to join the Adam Handling Collection.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and innovative chef to play a key role in the continued development of our food offering across our collection of restaurants, pubs and bars.
Working closely with Chef Adam Handling, our Executive Chefs and senior kitchen teams, you will help bring new ideas to life, develop exciting dishes and ensure that our commitment to exceptional quality, sustainability and creativity is reflected in everything we do.
We are looking for someone who lives and breathes food, has a genuine passion for exceptional ingredients and is constantly looking for ways to push boundaries while remaining true to the identity and philosophy of the Adam Handling Collection.
As Development Chef, you will be instrumental in driving innovation and maintaining exceptional food standards across the Collection.
You will work collaboratively with our chef leadership teams to develop new dishes, refine existing menus and explore new techniques, ingredients and concepts.
This is a hands-on, creative role that requires a strong understanding of both exceptional cooking and the commercial realities of operating successful hospitality businesses.
- Work closely with Chef Adam Handling and the senior chef team to develop innovative, exciting and commercially viable dishes and menus.
- Lead and support recipe development, testing and refinement across the Collection.
- Research new ingredients, cooking techniques and concepts, bringing fresh ideas and inspiration to the business.
- Ensure all menu development reflects the Collection's commitment to sustainability, seasonality, quality and minimising food waste.
- Develop and maintain accurate recipes, specifications, costing information and preparation methods to ensure consistency across venues.
- Collaborate with Executive Chefs and Head Chefs to support menu changes, seasonal launches and new food concepts.
- Work closely with suppliers and producers to source exceptional ingredients and explore new products.
- Support kitchen teams with the implementation of new dishes, ensuring consistency in flavour, presentation and execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing dishes, kitchen processes and food quality without compromising creativity or standards.
- Contribute to special events, collaborations, new openings and exciting culinary projects across the Collection.
- Inspire, mentor and share knowledge with kitchen teams, encouraging creativity, development and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a chef who combines exceptional ability with creativity, curiosity and a genuine desire to innovate.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Significant experience in a senior chef role within a high-end restaurant, fine dining or luxury hospitality environment.
- A proven track record of menu development, recipe creation and culinary innovation.
- Exceptional technical cooking skills and an outstanding understanding of flavour, ingredients and presentation.
- A genuine passion for seasonal British produce, sustainability and responsible sourcing.
- A creative mindset with the confidence to develop new ideas and challenge conventional thinking.
- Strong commercial awareness, including recipe costing, food margins and waste management.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with chefs at all levels.
- Exceptional attention to detail and an uncompromising approach to quality.
- A positive, proactive attitude and the flexibility to work across different venues and culinary concepts.
Most importantly, we want someone who is obsessed with food, constantly learning, experimenting and looking for the next opportunity to create something exceptional.
At the Adam Handling Collection, we are passionate about creating extraordinary food and memorable experiences. Creativity, sustainability and exceptional ingredients are at the heart of our philosophy.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside some incredibly talented chefs, contribute to exciting projects and play a meaningful part in shaping the future of our food offering.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, share your ideas and make a genuine impact across a diverse and ambitious hospitality Collection.
If you're a talented, forward-thinking chef with a passion for innovation and a desire to be part of something special, we'd love to hear from you.