Culinary Development Chef - West

Key Responsibilities Culinary Development & Innovation Lead the development of innovative, relevant, and commercially viable menus and food concepts across the region. Identify emerging food, consumer, and hospitality trends and translate them into practical food solutions. Develop recipes, dishes, and concepts that can be successfully implemented across multiple locations and formats. Support new business opportunities, tenders, client presentations, and mobilisation projects. Work closely with suppliers and culinary partners to identify new products and innovation opportunities. Culinary Excellence & Standards Drive consistency, quality, and culinary standards across all locations within the region. Support Executive Chefs and site teams in delivering exceptional food experiences. Develop and implement recipes, specifications, presentation standards, and best-practice guidelines. Conduct regular culinary reviews and support sites in improving food quality and execution. Champion seasonal, local, sustainable, and responsibly sourced ingredients. Commercial Performance Support the delivery of profitable food offers through effective menu engineering and recipe development. Drive food cost awareness, yield management, portion control, and waste reduction. Identify opportunities to improve product mix, margin, and overall commercial performance. Develop food solutions that balance quality, guest appeal, operational practicality, and profitability. Operational Support Provide hands-on culinary support to operational teams across the region. Support new site openings, major events, menu launches, and business development projects. Work collaboratively with Operations Directors, Executive Chefs, and site leadership teams. Ensure new food concepts are practical, scalable, and operationally achievable. People & Culinary Development Coach, mentor, and inspire chefs across the region. Support the development of emerging culinary talent. Deliver culinary training, demonstrations, workshops, and development sessions. Share best practice and encourage creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Act as a visible culinary ambassador and role model within the business. Sustainability, Nutrition & Wellbeing Support the development of sustainable and responsible food practices. Champion initiatives focused on reducing food waste and improving sustainable sourcing. Work collaboratively with dietetics, nutrition, and sustainability teams to develop balanced and inclusive food offers. Support the delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives across the region. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Development Chef, Head Chef, or senior culinary leader. Strong background in high-volume foodservice, hospitality, retail, events, or contract catering. Demonstrated experience in menu development, food innovation, and concept creation. Strong commercial understanding, including food cost, menu engineering, yield, and margin management. Excellent knowledge of current food trends and consumer preferences. Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence, coach, and inspire culinary and operational teams. Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects across a large geographical region. A genuine passion for food, innovation, quality, and developing people. Key Measures of Success Improved culinary quality and consistency across the region. Successful development and implementation of new menus and food concepts. Positive commercial impact through improved margin, yield, and menu performance. Strong guest and client feedback. Increased culinary capability and engagement within regional teams. Successful support of new business, mobilisations, and strategic projects. Delivery of sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation objectives. About Aramark Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.