About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Development Chef to lead on new concept development, along with supporting cross-category NPD and EPD within core PizzaExpress.
You’ll be an avid foodie, obsessed with flavour, quality and execution, working within a like-minded team. You’ll take ideas from concept through to launch, creating commercially strong, scalable recipes that deliver standout quality in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a key part in building a distinctive, competitive menu that drives customer appeal and brand growth.
Due to the nature of the role, this position will be based in the kitchen at our Global Innovation Centre in Central London.
What You’ll Do
Concept & Recipe Development
Testing & Implementation
Kitchen & Workflow Ownership
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Work closely with the Food Team, Technical, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations and suppliers to drive quality, cost and simplicity
Innovation & Trends
What You’ll Need
Why PizzaExpress?
At PizzaExpress, we live by our FOCUS (Fun, One Team, Community, Unique & Authentic and Simplicity) values, creating a fun and welcoming environment where everyone works as one team. We care deeply about our communities, celebrate individuality, and stay true to who we are. And we believe in keeping things simple, so every experience is authentic and effortless.
If you’re invited to interview, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments so we can support you.
