Job Description Head Development Chef Location: Rogerstone (Newport) Salary: Competitive \n About Us \n Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees.
At our Rogerstone site, Europe's largest ready meals facility, we are dedicated to innovation, creativity, and delivering high-quality meals for our customers.
Here, we embody our mantra of "Making Every Meal Moment Special." \n About the Role \n As the Head Development Chef , you will combine culinary creativity with leadership, driving the site's development kitchen to deliver ground-breaking food products.
Leading a team of five, you will oversee the innovation process, develop customer-aligned concepts, and manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
\n Key Responsibilities \n \n Lead and mentor a team of five, managing performance and development \n Create innovative, market-aligned food concepts for customers \n Act as the primary customer-facing representative for product development \n Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with safety standards \n Research market trends to drive culinary excellence and product innovation \n \n About You \n This role is ideal for a passionate foodie with a mix of culinary expertise and leadership skills.
\n Key Skills & Experience: \n \n Strong leadership and people management abilities \n Exceptional culinary creativity and knowledge of market trends \n Excellent presentation and customer interaction skills \n Food industry background, with factory and product development experience \n Customer-facing experience in retail \n \n Working Hours \n \n Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (with flexibility) \n \n Interview Process \n \n First Stage: Online Teams Interview with competency-based questions \n Second Stage: Practical assessment in the development kitchen to present a set brief \n \n Why Join Us?
\n At Rogerstone, you'll lead the charge in culinary innovation at Europe's largest ready meals site.
This role offers the opportunity to combine creativity with leadership, shaping the future of ready meals while advancing your career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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