Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $135,000.00 - $165,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Food provided
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Referral program
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The company seeking a Senior Development Chef is a renowned food service organization with a restaurant-focused division that emphasizes culinary innovation and high-quality recipe creation. Operating with a distinct restaurant-caliber culinary development approach, the company prides itself on pushing boundaries in flavor, technique, and presentation. With locations primarily on the West Coast — Southern or Northern California — and Chicago, this establishment is dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences that meet the standards of fine dining and modern gastronomy. The employment offered is a full-time role with a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 per year, reflecting the premium... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent training
- proven experience in fine dining or award-winning restaurants
- strong hands-on cooking skills
- ability to develop and document scalable recipes
- excellent palate and creativity
- strong organizational skills
- ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- passion for culinary innovation
- willingness to work remotely based on West Coast or Chicago location
Job Qualifications
- Proven background in fine dining or award-winning restaurants (executive chef, chef de cuisine)
- a track record of culinary creativity, innovation, and excellence
- deep knowledge of global cuisines, modern techniques, and food trends
- strong hands-on cooking ability, someone who thrives in the kitchen as much as in development
- passionate, curious, and relentless in pursuit of culinary excellence
- excellent palate and ability to translate creativity into executable dishes
- strong organizational and documentation skills for recipe development
- culinary degree or equivalent training strongly preferred
Job Duties
- Create original chef-driven recipes that reflect the highest standards of flavor, technique, and presentation
- test, refine, and document recipes for scalability and repeatability
- develop signature dishes and concepts aligned with a restaurant-level dining experience
- be actively in the kitchen cooking, testing, plating, and iterating
- lead tastings and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
- design food concepts that can evolve into restaurant-quality menus
- collaborate with operations and procurement to ensure feasibility of concepts while preserving culinary integrity
- uphold a restaurant mindset of excellence in every detail
- ensure recipes are documented with precision for consistency
- maintain standards that reflect culinary artistry and operational practicality
- work closely with cross-functional teams (strategy, operations, marketing, procurement)
- support client presentations and tasting events as needed
- partner with culinary leadership to bring bold new ideas into reality
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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