Customer Development Partner

Are you a chef looking for a new challenge?

We’re a family‑run food service business proud of the partnerships we’ve built with our customers, chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals who share our passion for great food and genuine service.

We’re looking for a Customer Development Partner who combines culinary expertise with business insight. You’ll work closely with customers to create menus, develop new product ranges, and drive growth – both theirs and ours. It’s a position that blends innovation, relationship‑building, and strategic thinking.

This opportunity is about supporting our customers and helping businesses thrive. If you’re ready to bring your chef experience into a consultative, customer‑facing position where your skills, ideas, and values truly matter, we’d love to meet you.

• Partner with customers to develop innovative, practical menu solutions.
• Lead tastings, cook‑offs, and product demonstrations that inspire customers.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and marketing to launch new products and menu ideas.
• Build strong customer relationships, identifying opportunities to help business growth and attain aspirations within their business.
• Stay ahead of food trends, supplier innovation, and market opportunities.
• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity in every interaction.

• Trained chef with a minimum 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef or Development Chef in food service or manufacturing.
• Strong background in menu development, culinary innovation, and coaching or training teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills capable of building trust with a wide range of people.
• Commercial awareness: ability to balance creativity with business growth.
• Highly organised, resilient, providing commercial solutions with attention to results.
• Full driving licence.

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience and contribution.
• Company car.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including wellbeing support, staff discounts, and enhanced holiday entitlement.
• A supportive, family‑led culture where ideas are valued, success is celebrated, and people come first.

Romford, Brentwood, Billericay, Southend on Sea (Field‑based with travel across your region)

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Business Development and Sales

• Food and Beverage Services