Are you passionate about food innovation and driven by bold culinary creativity? Do you have a talent for turning great ideas into mouthwatering, market-ready dishes? Join Hughes Group as our next Development Chef and help lead the future of food. At Hughes Group, were proud to be one of the UKs leading producers of mushrooms and plant-based foods, supplying major retailers and setting standards in sustainability, quality, and innovation. With rapid growth and continuous investment in new technologies and talent, were not just growing were redefining whats possible in food manufacturing. As part of our dynamic New Product Development (NPD) team, youll be right at the heart of that journey bringing fresh ideas to life, setting trends, and helping shape products that delight millions. What Youll Be Doing: Designing and developing innovative new food products in line with market trends and customer briefs Working closely with Technical, Commercial, and Production teams to bring concepts to life Leading tasting panels and presenting ideas to key stakeholders and customers Experimenting with flavors, formats, and techniques to push boundaries Travelling (where needed) for inspiration, research, and customer meetings What Were Looking For: A strong culinary background with proven chef experience within Food Manufacturing A passion for food trends and a finger on the pulse of the latest flavor innovations Creativity, energy, and the confidence to champion your ideas Experience in recipe development and scaling up from kitchen to factory Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset Why Join Us? Be part of an award-winning, forward-thinking food business Work with a team of passionate foodies who love what they do Access to a fully equipped development kitchen Great company culture, flexible working options, and ongoing training opportunities Benefits: Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund