SeniorBusinessDevelopmentChef

Inspire chefs, influence menus, and turn culinary insight into real commercial impact across the UKI foodservice market. Position: Senior Business Development Chef Location: London, Hybrid About Flora Professional Flora Professional is the foodservice and food manufacturing arm of our business, supporting customers across out-of-home channels and industrial applications. The UK is a key market within our global network, playing a leading role in driving quality, pace, and execution. Our teams combine deep culinary expertise with commercial focus, working closely with customers to develop practical, scalable food solutions that deliver in real kitchen environments. About the Position As Senior Business Development Chef, you will play a critical role in unlocking growth through culinary expertise and customer engagement. You will work as part of the commercial team to design and deliver customer-focused culinary solutions across both Foodservice and Food Manufacturing sectors — from major chains and hospitality groups to manufacturers supplying retail and food-to-go markets. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong industry knowledge, creativity, and the ability to bring products to life in real-world applications. You’ll act as a bridge between culinary, commercial, and marketing teams, ensuring our ingredients are positioned effectively within customer menus and product development. Key Responsibilities Include: Culinary Development & Customer Engagement Understand key customer needs and influence menu development through tailored culinary solutions. Identify and unlock new opportunities within customer accounts to drive product adoption and growth. Deliver engaging and inspirational culinary demonstrations to both internal and external audiences. Commercial Support & Growth Work closely with Sales teams to support customer development and convert culinary engagement into commercial outcomes. Track and evaluate the impact of culinary activities on sa