Culinary Dessert Innovation Chef - Amsterdam

Job Title : Culinary Dessert Innovation Chef Salary : €70,000 - €90,000 gross per annum Location : Maastricht, Netherlands We are seeking a passionate and innovative Culinary Dessert Innovation Chef to join a dynamic team focused on transforming the dessert landscape. As a key member of the Research, Development & Innovation team, you will lead the creation and conceptualization of ice cream products that push the boundaries of flavor, presentation, and customer experience. This role is perfect for a chef with a keen sense of culinary creativity, a love for experimentation, and an ability to blend art and science to produce exceptional innovations. Key Responsibilities : Develop new ice cream concepts, combining traditional techniques with modern culinary trends and cutting-edge food technologies. Experiment with flavors, textures, and presentations to create ice creams that offer unique, memorable experiences for diverse consumers. Work closely with cross-functional teams in R&D, marketing, and product development to bring new dessert ideas from concept to reality. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging dessert styles, incorporating these insights into innovative dessert offerings. Design and refine dessert experiences that align with market needs and consumer preferences, ensuring every product is both innovative and commercially viable. Conduct rigorous testing and refinement of dessert prototypes, ensuring consistency, quality, and performance across a range of products. Guide and mentor junior chefs and culinary talent within the team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment. Keep a strong focus on sustainable sourcing and responsible production, ensuring all innovations align with ethical and environmental standards. Key Requirements : Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Culinary Innovation Chef in a high-end culinary environment, with a strong portfolio of dessert / ice cream creations. Expertise in a wide range of dessert techniques. Strong creativity and a passion for pushing the boundaries of dessert innovation, with a proven ability to create unique and visually stunning products. Solid understanding of consumer preferences and trends in the dessert industry. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, with strong communication and project management skills. Experience working in an R&D or innovation-driven environment is highly desirable. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Ability to balance creativity with practicality , ensuring that new products are not only innovative but also feasible from a production standpoint. This is a unique opportunity to work with an inspired team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. You'll have the chance to shape the future of desserts, creating experiences that delight consumers and set new industry standards. If you're passionate about desserts and ready to make your mark in a forward-thinking and dynamic company, we'd love to hear from you. Job Title : Culinary Dessert Innovation Chef Salary : €70,000 - €90,000 gross per annum Location : Maastricht, Netherlands If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to Get social...... Tweet us @COREcruitment Job Tenure : Permanent