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Senior Menu Development Chef
Posted 22 days ago
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Our client, a renowned hospitality group with a passion for culinary excellence, is seeking an innovative and highly creative Senior Menu Development Chef to join their globally distributed, remote culinary team. This role is crucial for conceptualizing, developing, and refining menus across various dining concepts and brands. You will be at the forefront of culinary trends, driving innovation and ensuring a consistent high-quality dining experience for patrons. The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated palate, extensive knowledge of diverse cuisines, and a proven track record in menu engineering and recipe development. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate with marketing, operations, and F&B teams worldwide, using digital tools to share recipes, train culinary staff virtually, and ensure brand consistency. This role requires exceptional creativity, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of food costs and operational feasibility.
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Qualifications and Experience:
This is an outstanding opportunity to exercise your culinary creativity and influence the direction of dining experiences for a respected hospitality brand. Join our innovative remote team and lead the way in culinary innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative and appealing menus for a variety of dining establishments, ensuring alignment with brand identity and target market.
- Research and identify emerging culinary trends, ingredients, and techniques to inspire new menu items.
- Create detailed recipes, including precise measurements, cooking instructions, and plating guidelines, ensuring consistency and reproducibility.
- Conduct taste panels and culinary testing to evaluate new dishes and refine recipes based on feedback.
- Collaborate closely with culinary teams, kitchen managers, and F&B directors to ensure successful implementation of new menus.
- Develop standardized costings for all menu items, analyzing ingredient costs and ensuring profitability targets are met.
- Train and guide culinary staff on menu execution, presentation standards, and preparation techniques, often through remote demonstrations and detailed guides.
- Ensure all menu development adheres to food safety, sanitation regulations, and dietary guidelines.
- Work with supply chain and purchasing teams to source high-quality ingredients cost-effectively.
- Stay updated on competitor menus and market demands to maintain a competitive edge.
- Contribute creative ideas for special promotions, seasonal menus, and catering events.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Culinary degree from a recognized institution or equivalent extensive professional experience.
- A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in high-volume kitchen environments, with a significant focus on menu development and culinary innovation.
- Demonstrated expertise in creating diverse and appealing menus across various cuisines and dining styles.
- Strong understanding of food costing, P&L management, and inventory control.
- Exceptional palate and ability to identify and balance flavors and textures.
- Excellent presentation skills and a keen eye for visual appeal in food plating.
- Proficiency in recipe development software and standard office productivity suites.
- Outstanding communication, collaboration, and training skills, particularly in a remote setting.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service.
- A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
This is an outstanding opportunity to exercise your culinary creativity and influence the direction of dining experiences for a respected hospitality brand. Join our innovative remote team and lead the way in culinary innovation.
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Job Description
Our client, a rapidly expanding global food service brand, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Menu Development Chef to join their innovative culinary team on a fully remote contract basis. This role is pivotal in conceptualizing, testing, and refining new menu items and culinary concepts that will be rolled out across various international markets. You will be responsible for driving culinary innovation, ensuring menu offerings are appealing, cost-effective, and align with brand standards and emerging food trends. Your deep understanding of diverse cuisines, ingredient sourcing, and recipe standardization will be essential. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the taste profiles of a major food brand from the comfort of your own professional kitchen. Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize and develop innovative new menu items and culinary creations for diverse market segments.
- Conduct extensive recipe testing and refinement, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability.
- Develop detailed recipes, including precise measurements, preparation instructions, and plating guidelines.
- Analyze food costs and ensure menu items are profitable and competitively priced.
- Research global food trends, competitor offerings, and consumer preferences to identify new opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and procurement, to ensure successful menu launches.
- Create visually appealing food photography briefs for menu materials.
- Develop training materials for kitchen staff on new menu items and preparation techniques.
- Maintain a high standard of culinary excellence and food safety throughout the development process.
- Participate in virtual taste panels and provide expert feedback on culinary concepts.
- Culinary degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in professional kitchens, with at least 4 years focused on menu development and culinary innovation.
- Proven track record of creating successful and commercially viable menu items.
- Expertise in a wide range of cuisines and cooking techniques.
- Strong understanding of food costing, portion control, and inventory management.
- Excellent palate and sensory evaluation skills.
- Proficiency with digital tools for recipe management and collaboration.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional creativity and a passion for food.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a remote team.
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Senior Menu Development Chef
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client, a renowned hospitality group, is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Menu Development Chef to join their dynamic, fully remote culinary team. This unique opportunity allows you to craft innovative and exciting menu offerings from your home base, influencing dining experiences across multiple establishments. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, testing, and finalizing new dishes and menu items, ensuring they align with brand standards, market trends, and guest preferences. The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion for food, exceptional culinary skills, and a strong understanding of cost control, ingredient sourcing, and food safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, develop, and execute new menu items and specials for various dining concepts.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging food trends, competitor offerings, and customer preferences.
- Test and refine recipes, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Develop detailed recipes and preparation instructions for kitchen staff.
- Collaborate with purchasing teams to source high-quality ingredients within budget.
- Calculate food costs for all menu items and ensure profitability targets are met.
- Oversee menu engineering and analyze sales data to optimize menu performance.
- Develop and deliver training materials for culinary staff on new menu items and techniques.
- Ensure adherence to all food safety and sanitation regulations (HACCP, etc.).
- Maintain a creative and innovative approach to culinary arts, pushing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.
- Contribute to menu planning for special events, catering, and promotions.
- Work closely with marketing teams to promote new menu offerings.
- Manage ingredient inventory and minimize waste.
- Provide culinary guidance and support to remote kitchen teams.
Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience in a high-volume culinary environment.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in professional kitchens, with at least 3 years focused on menu development.
- Proven expertise in recipe development, costing, and culinary innovation.
- Strong understanding of diverse cuisines, flavor profiles, and cooking techniques.
- Excellent sensory evaluation skills and a palate for quality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for costing and analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Creativity, passion for food, and a commitment to excellence.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- This fully remote role requires you to contribute your culinary vision from anywhere, impacting menus for establishments associated with Embu, KE .
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