Development Chef / Menu Consultant

We are launching a new fast-casual, high-volume chicken concept operating from a physical property in the UK. We require an experienced QSR Development Chef / Food Consultant to design, test, and standardize our core menu items, recipes, and kitchen operational procedures prior to launch.

Must reside between 1 hr drive of DE73 6UA

Menu Style, Benchmarks & Core Focus:

Our core lineup sits squarely in the modern QSR/fast-casual space, taking operational inspiration from major benchmarks like KFC, Popeyes, and Dixy Chicken. In addition to classic fried chicken, we are expanding our offering to capture dual-demand drivers:

• Classic Fried Chicken Range: Signature crispy bone-in chicken, wings, tenders, and premium Fried Chicken Fillet Burgers (featuring custom glazes, brioche buns, and house sauces).
• Shawarma / Rotisserie Trial: Experimentation and integration of a high-yield Chicken Shawarma offering (vertical spit/rotisserie prep paired with custom wraps, bowls, and garlic sauces) to run seamlessly alongside the fried line without slowing kitchen speed.

Scope of Work/Duties:

• Recipe & Product Development:
• Fried Line: Develop proprietary recipes for buttermilk/marinade solutions, seasoned flour-and-spice co...