Development Chef
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Windsor & Maidenhead, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Juice Hospitality Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 43034 |
Summary
We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Junior Development Chef to join our product development team, creating exceptional Michelin-level food concepts in a fast-paced and creative environment.
This is a rare opportunity for a talented chef who wants to move beyond service and into innovation, working daytime hours while developing high-end products to the highest culinary standards.
The Role
Working alongside senior development chefs and culinary leadership, you will help create, refine, and launch premium products with a strong focus on quality, flavour, presentation, and consistency.
You’ll be involved in:
-Product development from concept through to launch
-Recipe testing, refinement, and documentation
-Trend research and ingredient sourcing
-Tastings and product presentations
-Ensuring Michelin-level standards across all development work
-Supporting kitchen trials and production handovers
What We’re Looking For
-Experience in high-end kitchens, ideally Michelin-starred or Rosette environments
-A genuine passion for food innovation and development
-Strong attention to detail and presentation
-Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
-Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team
-Understanding of food trends, ingredients, and modern techniques
What’s on Offer
-Salary of £39,000 per annum
-Daytime working hours with improved work-life balance
-Opportunity to work on premium culinary projects
-Career progression within an ambitious and growing business
-Creative and supportive development environment
If you are a driven chef ready to take the next step into product development while maintaining Michelin-level standards, we would love to hear from you. Please apply quoting 43034
This is a rare opportunity for a talented chef who wants to move beyond service and into innovation, working daytime hours while developing high-end products to the highest culinary standards.
The Role
Working alongside senior development chefs and culinary leadership, you will help create, refine, and launch premium products with a strong focus on quality, flavour, presentation, and consistency.
You’ll be involved in:
-Product development from concept through to launch
-Recipe testing, refinement, and documentation
-Trend research and ingredient sourcing
-Tastings and product presentations
-Ensuring Michelin-level standards across all development work
-Supporting kitchen trials and production handovers
What We’re Looking For
-Experience in high-end kitchens, ideally Michelin-starred or Rosette environments
-A genuine passion for food innovation and development
-Strong attention to detail and presentation
-Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
-Ability to work collaboratively within a creative team
-Understanding of food trends, ingredients, and modern techniques
What’s on Offer
-Salary of £39,000 per annum
-Daytime working hours with improved work-life balance
-Opportunity to work on premium culinary projects
-Career progression within an ambitious and growing business
-Creative and supportive development environment
If you are a driven chef ready to take the next step into product development while maintaining Michelin-level standards, we would love to hear from you. Please apply quoting 43034