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Executive Recipe Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Executive Chef

Cape Neddick, ME

$70K - $97K/yr

Job Summary The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and over-seeing the entire food service ... This includes directing product conceptualization, menu engineering, recipe development, item ...

Executive Chef

Cape Neddick, ME · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Job Summary The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and over-seeing the entire food service ... This includes directing product conceptualization, menu engineering, recipe development, item ...

Executive Sous Chef

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$64K - $81K/yr

The Executive Sous Chef (ESC) is responsible for the effective daily operations of the kitchen ... Contributes to menu and recipe development. * On-going menu engineering and monitoring menu content ...

Executive Chef

Cape Neddick, ME · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Job Summary The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and over-seeing the entire food service ... This includes directing product conceptualization, menu engineering, recipe development, item ...

Executive Chef

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

$82K - $85K/yr

The Executive Chef oversees the culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, and recipe development to ensure consistent quality and presentation. This role is ...

Executive Chef

Aurora, CO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

The Executive Chef oversees the culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, and recipe development to ensure consistent quality and presentation. This role is ...

The Executive Chef oversees the culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, and recipe development to ensure consistent quality and presentation. This role is ...

The Executive Chef oversees the culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, and recipe development to ensure consistent quality and presentation. This role is ...

Executive Sous Chef

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Executive Sous Chef Join a Culinary Team Committed to Excellence Bethesda Country Club is seeking ... Support menu planning, recipe development, and culinary innovation. * Maintain exceptional food ...

Executive Sous Chef

Bethesda, MD

$69K - $88K/yr

Executive Sous ChefJoin a Culinary Team Committed to Excellence Bethesda Country Club is seeking an ... Support menu planning, recipe development, and culinary innovation. * Maintain exceptional food ...

Executive Chef 2

Alfred, NY · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will drive culinary excellence through menu innovation, team development ... Expertise in culinary techniques, food trends, and recipe development . * Commitment to food safety ...

Executive Chef 2

Alfred, NY · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will drive culinary excellence through menu innovation, team development ... Expertise in culinary techniques, food trends, and recipe development . * Commitment to food safety ...

Executive Chef 2

Alfred, NY · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will drive culinary excellence through menu innovation, team development ... Expertise in culinary techniques, food trends, and recipe development . * Commitment to food safety ...

Executive Chef

Austin, TX · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

As our Executive Chef you are a protector of the realm. Punch Bowl Social is unique, special ... Recipe development (creating new recipes from scratch or adapting recipes from existing) * Recipe ...

Executive Chef

Austin, TX · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

As our Executive Chef you are a protector of the realm. Punch Bowl Social is unique, special ... Recipe development (creating new recipes from scratch or adapting recipes from existing) * Recipe ...

Executive Chef

Austin, TX · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

As our Executive Chef you are a protector of the realm. Punch Bowl Social is unique, special ... Recipe development (creating new recipes from scratch or adapting recipes from existing) * Recipe ...

Executive Chef

Austin, TX · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

As our Executive Chef you are a protector of the realm. Punch Bowl Social is unique, special ... Recipe development (creating new recipes from scratch or adapting recipes from existing) * Recipe ...

Executive Sous Chef

Milwaukee, WI

$63K - $81K/yr

Collaborate directly with the Executive Chef on menu development, implementation timelines, recipe execution, and USE Records - ensuring all culinary financial objectives and food cost targets are ...

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How much do executive recipe development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive recipe development in the United States is $56,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Recipe Development vs Recipe Developer?

AspectExecutive Recipe DevelopmentRecipe Developer
Credentials Culinary degree, experience in product development Culinary training, food science background often preferred
Work Environment Corporate kitchens, food companies, product development labs Test kitchens, food labs, freelance or in-house settings
Industry Usage Food manufacturing, large food brands, corporate R&D Food startups, restaurants, freelance projects

Executive Recipe Development roles typically involve overseeing large-scale product development within corporate settings, requiring leadership and strategic planning. Recipe Developers focus on creating and testing recipes, often in smaller teams or freelance environments. While both roles require culinary expertise, Executive Recipe Developers often have more managerial responsibilities and work within larger organizations.

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$70K - $97K/yr

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Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and over-seeing the entire food service operations, throughout the property. This position is responsible for providing overall leadership in the creative development and quality assurance in culinary operations. This includes directing product conceptualization, menu engineering, recipe development, item costing, concept testing, and product specification development/sourcing, implementation of new menus and on-going quality assurance processes and systems. 

Responsibilities 

  • Provides visionary leadership and management of the culinary research and development process from product creation through implementation.

  • Devises innovative product offerings for a variety of venues including main dining rooms, buffets room service, specialty restaurants, banquets, catering and themed/special events.  

  • Formulates and implements procedural guidelines, policies and standards pertaining to the overall food and beverage operations.  Included in this are menu design, product specifications, cleanliness and sanitation, and food, labor and operating expenses’ cost controls.  

  • Monitors industry trends and collaborates with internal and external partners in culinary research and development efforts.

  • Manages the overall creation of menus, preparation instructions, and individual dish specifications by ingredients and corresponding portion sizes.

  • Collaborates with Purchasing in identifying and sourcing required products. 

  • Develops standards, processes and tools to assist in delivering consistent culinary products at both properties.

  • Guides and supports culinary team in the implementation and adherence of company standards, processes & systems.

  • Monitors guests, partners and internal feedback and takes corrective action as required ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction.  

  • In partnership with the Food & Beverage management; develops and administers formal quality assurance processes including audits, secret shopper programs, culinary focus groups, consumer tastings, and customer/operator surveys.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience as an Executive Chef.

  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

  • Possess strength in training and team building programs.

  • Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple property Culinary departments.

  • Must have 4 or 5 star background, knowledge and ability to implement such standards.

  • Must have experience in the process of creating and implementing successful new concepts.

Needed Attributes

Employees must fulfill their performance standards for this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the Hotel, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.  The job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.  This job description and duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Hotel.  Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers or other Hotel Officials.
 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.