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Consultant Development Chef (TEMP)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$78K - $108K/yr

Menu Development: Roll out standardized menus for each business model inclusive of guides and best practices for procurement, recipes, nutrition, and plating * Kitchen Operations: Oversee BOH ...

Key duties involve menu development, supervising staff, ensuring strict food safety compliance, and managing food/labor costs, while often working in versatile settings from fine dining to outdoor ...

Chef de Cuisine

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $100K/hr

Culinary Leadership & Menu Development: Oversee the creation and execution of the seasonal menu, ensuring alignment with the restaurant's high-end, steak-focused concept. * Operations & Financial ...

Menu Technician

Rahway, NJ · On-site

$18.54 - $21.31/hr

Applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan when assisting patients with menu selections. * Providing positive, compassionate customer service and responding to patient, family ...

Chef Consultant

Marina Del Rey, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Menu Development, Recipe Costing & Seasonal Menu Strategy Compensation: Based on deliverables Position Overview ¡Salud! is seeking an experienced Executive Consultant Chef to provide strategic ...

Culinary Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$115K - $120K/yr

This role oversees menu development, kitchen operations, food quality, and culinary team leadership, ensuring consistency, innovation, and profitability across multiple locations. Key ...

Chef Manager

Highland Park, IL · On-site

$1 - $35/hr

This role holds full responsibility for menu development and ensures high-quality food preparation while maintaining budgetary and health standards at a single location. Responsibilities * Plan and ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in the United States is $107,697.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is menu development?

A Menu Development job involves creating, testing, and refining food and beverage menus for restaurants, cafes, or catering businesses. Professionals in this role research food trends, balance flavors, and ensure profitability while maintaining brand identity. They collaborate with chefs, suppliers, and marketing teams to design appealing and cost-effective menu items. Additionally, they may consider dietary restrictions, sustainability, and customer preferences to enhance the dining experience.

What does someone in menu development do?

In a Menu Development role, daily tasks often include researching food trends, developing and testing new recipes, analyzing menu performance data, and collaborating with chefs, nutritionists, and procurement teams. Menu developers may also be responsible for adjusting existing menus to optimize profitability and catering to customer preferences while ensuring quality and consistency. Regular meetings and tastings are part of the job, as is working closely with marketing teams to create visually appealing menu descriptions. This collaborative environment allows you to have a direct impact on both culinary creativity and the business success of the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in menu development?

Excelling in Menu Development requires a strong understanding of culinary trends, nutrition, recipe costing, and food safety, often backed by experience in culinary arts or hospitality management. Familiarity with menu engineering software, inventory systems, and culinary certifications such as ServSafe are commonly beneficial. Creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail help professionals design attractive and cost-effective menus that align with brand standards. These skills ensure menus are innovative, profitable, and meet customer and operational needs.

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Infographic showing various Menu Development job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,697 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Private Foodservice Chef GA Tech Campus $24/hr & HOLIDAY PAY (Midtown

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

We're a private foodservice company located on Campus at GA Tech in Midtown Atlanta that provides from-scratch meals cooked in-house at private student residences on campus.
Position to start ASAP
Full time 40/hrs week
Monday to Thursday 9am - 6:45pm
and Friday Lunch 9am-1:30pm
No weekends, early mornings or late nights. Additional catering overtime hours available by request when available.
Responsibilities include:
Executing meals for Lunch & Dinner buffet service.
Manage & delegate workload with kitchen staff
Coordinate with Campus Manager on general operations & needs.
Welcome students to meal services.
Maintaining a tight, well organized & professional kitchen
Qualifications:
Because our work involves dealing directly with our clients, the candidate must be customer focussed, outgoing, well presented & be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Candidate must have experience in a hands-on Chef position.
Culinary creativity to have input on menu development & execution, especially for dietary needs.
Servsafe certified.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
$24/hr + based on experience.
Free meals each shift.
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