Case study: Development Chef for Charlie Bigham’s

Recruitment case study:  Development Chef for Charlie Bigham’s 

Introduction

Charlie Bigham's, renowned for its premium ready-made meals, recognised the importance of staying competitive in the evolving culinary landscape. 

This case study explores their journey in hiring a development chef to enhance their product range.

Identifying the need

With changing consumer preferences, Charlie Bigham's aimed to maintain its reputation for quality and innovation.

They sought a development chef to bring fresh ideas, refine recipes, and ensure consistency in their offerings.

Defining the role

The development chef would be tasked with creating and refining recipes, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and ensuring alignment with market trends while preserving the brand's identity.

Recruitment strategy

Charlie Bigham's partnered with COREcruitment, a leading talent acquisition agency specialising in the hospitality industry. 

COREcruitment's expertise and extensive network allowed Charlie Bigham's to access top-tier candidates.

Selection process

Candidates were screened based on their culinary skills, creativity, and alignment with the company's values. 

Practical cooking demonstrations and menu presentations were used to assess candidates' capabilities.

Final selection and onboarding

After thorough evaluation, the chosen candidate demonstrated the necessary skills and passion for Charlie Bigham's. 

Upon joining the team, the new development chef underwent comprehensive onboarding to familiarise themselves with the brand and product range.

Outcome

By leveraging COREcruitment's expertise, Charlie Bigham's successfully secured a top-end candidate who brought fresh perspectives and culinary expertise to the brand. 

The development chef's contributions have enabled Charlie Bigham's to continue delighting customers with high-quality, innovative meals – Where Only Delicious Will Do.