Executive Chef - Head of R&D 80-100k

Executive Chef – Head of R&D 80-100k

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London
Up to 6 months contract (potential for permanent)
We need a high-level chef who thinks like a scientist. This is precision-engineered flavour development. Not a traditional kitchen. Not a restaurant. This is systems-driven R&D at the highest level.
We're looking for someone who can take an already-defined sensory vision and turn it into repeatable, scalable systems. You'll be running structured testing cycles, refining flavour and aroma through controlled experimentation, and documenting everything with forensic detail.
This is for chefs who have worked in top development-led environments like Noma, The Fat Duck, Disfrutar, or Mugaritz.
What you'll do:
Lead daily R&D in a development kitchen
Run controlled tests on flavour, texture, coating, and aroma
Document trials with absolute precision
Turn concepts into scalable recipes and systems
Work with external suppliers and partners
Who you are:
Highly analytical, structured, and obsessive about detail
Deep understanding of how flavour behaves and how xwzovoh to build systems
Hands-on with sous-vide, vacuum systems, precision equipment
Strong documentation and process discipline
The deal:
4–6 month contract (could go permanent)
London-based development kitchen
Full-time commitment
A rare chance to work outside the restaurant model at the highest level
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.