Development Chef - Foodservice (Nationwide)
Location:
Ideally Dublin / Greater Dublin Area (Nationwide Travel)
Are you a chef or foodservice professional who enjoys developing products, improving standards and showing others how to get the best from food?
We're recruiting a
Development Chef
for a well-established food business supplying high-quality products into
deli counters, forecourts, fast-food outlets and catering operations
across Ireland.
This is a field-based role focused on
product excellence, execution and training
, not sales targets.
The role
As Development Chef, you'll be the expert face of the product in customer sites nationwide.
You will:
Visit deli counters, food-to-go outlets, and catering sites across Ireland
Demonstrate best practice in
cooking, preparation, holding and serving
products
Provide
serving suggestions, menu inspiration and presentation guidance
Support the launch of
new product lines
, ensuring teams know how to use them properly
Work hands-on in kitchens and counters, coaching staff on quality and consistency
Monitor and feedback on
product performance, standards and compliance
in live environments
Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to support promotions and customer activity
This is a
non-quota, non-sales
role.
The focus is on quality, training, and helping customers succeed.
About you
You'll likely come from a background such as:
Development Chef / Sous Chef / Head Chef
Deli Manager or Food-to-Go Manager
Catering Supervisor or Foodservice Trainer
And you will bring:
Strong experience in
foodservice, catering or hospitality
Solid understanding of
kitchen operations, deli counters and food-to-go execution
Knowledge of
HACCP and food safety standards
(formal certification an advantage)
Confidence working directly with chefs, store managers and frontline teams
Excellent communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach
Full
driving licence
and flexibility to travel nationwide
Ideally, you'll be based within reasonable reach of
Dublin
, but comfortable working independently on the road.
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