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CTI Foods

Culinary Manager

Saginaw, TX · On-site

The CTI Culinary team is looking for an experienced R&D Chef to help drive business growth by ... Project Management: Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple projects ...

Posted today

Cotton Culinary

Culinary Project Manager

Katy, TX · On-site

$70K/yr

Menu Development: Create innovative and diverse menus tailored to client needs, coordinating closely with the culinary team for execution. * Inventory Management: Handle ordering, inventory control ...

Cotton Culinary

Culinary Project Manager

Katy, TX

Menu Development: Create innovative and diverse menus tailored to client needs, coordinating closely with the culinary team for execution. * Inventory Management: Handle ordering, inventory control ...

Cotton Culinary

Culinary Project Manager

Katy, TX · On-site

Menu Development: Create innovative and diverse menus tailored to client needs, coordinating closely with the culinary team for execution. * Inventory Management: Handle ordering, inventory control ...

Cotton Culinary

Culinary Project Manager

Katy, TX · On-site

Menu Development: Create innovative and diverse menus tailored to client needs, coordinating closely with the culinary team for execution. * Inventory Management: Handle ordering, inventory control ...

Cotton Culinary

Culinary Project Manager

Katy, TX

Menu Development: Create innovative and diverse menus tailored to client needs, coordinating closely with the culinary team for execution. * Inventory Management: Handle ordering, inventory control ...

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What is the difference between Manager Culinary Research Development vs Chef de Cuisine?

AspectManager Culinary Research DevelopmentChef de Cuisine
Primary FocusResearch, development, and innovation of culinary products and recipesKitchen management, food preparation, and culinary execution
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product development kitchens, corporate settingsRestaurant kitchens, hospitality venues
CredentialsFood science, culinary arts, or related certifications often preferredCulinary degree or extensive culinary experience
Industry UsageFood manufacturing, product development companies, culinary innovation firmsRestaurants, hotels, catering services

The Manager Culinary Research Development primarily focuses on developing new food products and recipes through research and innovation, often working in corporate or lab settings. In contrast, the Chef de Cuisine manages daily kitchen operations and prepares dishes in a restaurant environment. While both roles require culinary expertise, the research manager emphasizes product development, whereas the chef emphasizes culinary execution and kitchen management.

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Culinary Manager

CTI Foods

Saginaw, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 hours ago

Posted today

CTI Foods rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

360th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Welcome to CTI Foods, where quality, service, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible products and our employees with a rewarding career. 

At CTI, we passionately believe that people are our #1 ingredient. We provide a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a competitive compensation package. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Whether you're interested in a career in production, quality control, or management, we have a variety of opportunities available. We believe that our success is a result of our focus on quality, service, and people, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and employees with excellence.

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry, look no further than CTI Foods! Join our team and become a part of a company that values quality, service, and people. 


The CTI Culinary team is looking for an experienced R&D Chef to help drive business growth by creating trend-forward menu solutions and delivering high-impact culinary presentations. This role combines data-driven menu analysis, culinary storytelling, and strategic relationship management to differentiate our product portfolio and elevate the customer experience.


While your day-to-day tasks will vary based on our current project priorities, you can expect your work schedule to include:

  1. Culinary Innovation: Develop on-trend menu and operational solutions using the CTI portfolio in collaboration with R&D and Sales.
  2. Menu Analysis: Evaluate customer menus to identify strategic product placement and operational improvements.
  3. Market Insights: Utilize industry research and consumer data to validate and ground culinary concepts.
  4. Culinary Storytelling: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling, narrative-driven client presentations.
  5. Presentation Leadership: Oversee end-to-end presentation execution, including research, recipe development, and logistics.
  6. Account Growth: Protect and expand existing product lines through strategic demonstrations and product cross-utilization.
  7. Client Relations: Build and nurture strong customer relationships to differentiate CTI from competitors.
  8. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange best practices and industry insights regularly across the peer network.
  9. Operational Support: Perform other duties and professional responsibilities as assigned.
  10. Any other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

  • Education: Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
  • Industry Experience: Minimum 4 years of foodservice or restaurant experience required; culinary sales experience preferred.
  • Culinary Expertise: Minimum 4 years in a culinary role within food manufacturing or a comparable corporate environment required.
  • Operational Knowledge: Deep understanding of back-of-house operations, advanced culinary techniques, and food manufacturing processes.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and corporate sanitation standards.
  • Market Acumen: Thorough understanding of marketplace channels, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
  • Project Management: Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled at partnering with internal teams (Sales, Project Managers, R&D, QA) and building key customer relationships.
  • Business Development: Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to identify and develop new business opportunities.

What you'll receive from us:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Unlimited PTO*
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Telehealth Services
  • 401K Matching
  • FSA & HSA available
  • EAP and wellbeing support
  • Tuition reimbursement program available

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