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Culinary Specialist
Working closely with the Culinary Director and senior stakeholders across Foodbuy, this is a hands‑on, outward‑facing role where you'll support clients and operational teams with menu development, continuous improvement, chef training and food innovation. You'll be trusted to influence, inspire and deliver real impact across diverse food operations.
What you'll be responsible forLeading and supporting the delivery of culinary strategy across a varied client portfolioProviding on‑site support, audits and practical advice across kitchens and retail outletsCreating and delivering improvement plans, monitoring progress and outcomesSupporting menu development, recipe creation, allergen management and food innovationWorking with chefs to improve margin, consistency and food standardsDesigning and delivering chef development and training programmesSupporting sampling sessions, product trials and ingredient performance reviewsCollaborating with suppliers to identify value, innovation and new product opportunitiesDeveloping food programmes aligned to current culinary trends and client briefsPromoting plant‑forward, wellbeing‑led and sustainable food initiativesWhat we're looking forCity & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)Senior culinary experience within commercial hospitality (e.g. Head Chef, Executive Chef)Strong commercial understanding of food costings, margins and menu developmentProven experience developing food concepts and implementing them at scaleConfident communicator with the ability to influence chefs, clients and stakeholdersStrong understanding of food trends, sourcing, allergens and product evaluationComfortable working autonomously and managing a national diaryA genuine passion for food, training and developing othersCompetent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointWhy join Foodbuy?
Foodbuy Group is the UK's leading food procurement organisation, managing over £2bn of spend across foodservice and hospitality. Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland (a
This is a high‑impact role offering national exposure, autonomy, and the chance to shape food quality and innovation at scale.#REED
Job Type:
PermanentJob Sector:
UnspecifiedRegion:
South EastLocation:
ChertseySalary Description:
CompetitivePosted:
06/05/2026Recruiter:
Compass GroupJob Ref:
compass/TP/1545152/217933Culinary SpecialistLocation:
Mobile / National About the roleWe're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Culinary Specialist to join Foodbuy Group and play a key role in driving food quality, innovation, margin and safety across our client base.Working closely with the Culinary Director and senior stakeholders across Foodbuy, this is a hands‑on, outward‑facing role where you'll support clients and operational teams with menu development, continuous improvement, chef training and food innovation. You'll be trusted to influence, inspire and deliver real impact across diverse food operations.
What you'll be responsible forLeading and supporting the delivery of culinary strategy across a varied client portfolioProviding on‑site support, audits and practical advice across kitchens and retail outletsCreating and delivering improvement plans, monitoring progress and outcomesSupporting menu development, recipe creation, allergen management and food innovationWorking with chefs to improve margin, consistency and food standardsDesigning and delivering chef development and training programmesSupporting sampling sessions, product trials and ingredient performance reviewsCollaborating with suppliers to identify value, innovation and new product opportunitiesDeveloping food programmes aligned to current culinary trends and client briefsPromoting plant‑forward, wellbeing‑led and sustainable food initiativesWhat we're looking forCity & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)Senior culinary experience within commercial hospitality (e.g. Head Chef, Executive Chef)Strong commercial understanding of food costings, margins and menu developmentProven experience developing food concepts and implementing them at scaleConfident communicator with the ability to influence chefs, clients and stakeholdersStrong understanding of food trends, sourcing, allergens and product evaluationComfortable working autonomously and managing a national diaryA genuine passion for food, training and developing othersCompetent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointWhy join Foodbuy?
Foodbuy Group is the UK's leading food procurement organisation, managing over £2bn of spend across foodservice and hospitality. Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland (a
FTSE 100
business), we work with clients to deliver expert procurement, culinary and supply chain solutions that create real commercial and operational value.This is a high‑impact role offering national exposure, autonomy, and the chance to shape food quality and innovation at scale.#REED
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