Operations / Area Chef / Development Chef - £55,000 - £60,000

Area Development & Operational Chef Burger Brand with Serious Flavour
MCG Recruitment are delighted to be working with a standout, quality-led burger brand built on street-food roots, serious flavour, and high standards. We re looking for a Development & Operational Chef who s as passionate about food as they are about leading and inspiring teams. This is a unique opportunity to drive menu innovation, coach chefs, and ensure consistently exceptional food across all sites.
If you love creating food that excites, mentoring teams, and shaping a bold, flavour-first brand, this role is for you.
The Role

• Collaborate with the Operations Director to ensure high-quality, well-presented food is delivered across all sites
• Drive menu development and innovation, keeping our brand at the forefront of the burger scene
• Coach, mentor, and inspire kitchen teams to maintain exceptional standards
• Support with new product development and menu improvements
• Liaise with senior leadership to provide culinary expertise for operational and strategic initiatives

What We re Looking For

• An accomplished Development Chef or Operational Chef with strong culinary skills
• Passionate about food quality, flavour, and presentation
• Charismatic and confident, able to liaise at senior levels and contribute to new business opportunities
• A natural leader who engages, motivates, and inspires kitchen teams
• A true foodie, keeping up with food trends and bringing fresh ideas to the menu
• Strong experience in menu creation, product development, and operational delivery

Why Join?

• Be part of a fast-growing, cult burger brand with real personality
• Shape menus, drive innovation, and see your ideas on the plate
• Lead and develop talented kitchen teams across multiple sites
• Work in a supportive, energetic, and high-quality environment

Experience is valued attitude is essential.