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Aureate Development

Food Service Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Lead seasonal menu development across kitchen and cafe platforms * Monitor Tampa Bay food trends and competitor positioning * Collaborate with marketing on launches and product storytelling

Prime Goup

Head Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

Menu Development: Work closely with the executive chef to create and regularly update the menus to reflect traditional and contemporary dishes, utilizing knowledge of regional cuisines and cooking ...

Prime Goup

Head Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

Menu Development: Work closely with the executive chef to create and regularly update the menus to reflect traditional and contemporary dishes, utilizing knowledge of regional cuisines and cooking ...

Oda Pizzeria Bistro

Executive Chef

Cape Coral, FL

$63.90K - $88.10K/yr

The Executive Chef will oversee the kitchen's daily operations, including menu development, food preparation, and ensuring food quality and presentation standards. Responsibilities include managing ...

Jeff Harris and Associates

Executive Chef

Gainesville, FL

$61.80K - $85.10K/yr

Key Focus: • Multi-outlet culinary leadership • Menu development & dining experience • Team leadership & development • Food safety, cost control, and operations Ideal Background: Executive ...

Breakthru

Account Development Specialist-2

Miramar, FL · On-site

The Aspect Account Development Specialist is the sales lead for their assigned portfolio within a ... On-Premise will focus on wine menu placement / BTG / monthly features / staff training. Responsibly ...

St. Joe

Executive Chef at Watersound Beach Club

FL · On-site

$64.60K - $89K/yr

Provide executive leadership to the culinary team, driving innovation in menu development, presentation, and overall food quality q * Oversee daily kitchen and banquet operations, ensuring efficiency ...

Sodexo

Venue/Stadium Chef

Miami Gardens, FL · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

You'll strengthen culinary execution by supporting menu development, large-scale catering, recipe creation, food safety standards, and frontline and manager training. This role also plays a key part ...

Sodexo

Venue/Stadium Chef

Miami Gardens, FL · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

You'll strengthen culinary execution by supporting menu development, large-scale catering, recipe creation, food safety standards, and frontline and manager training. This role also plays a key part ...

Sodexo Live!

Venue/Stadium Chef

Miami Gardens, FL · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

You'll strengthen culinary execution by supporting menu development, large-scale catering, recipe creation, food safety standards, and frontline and manager training. This role also plays a key part ...

the Chef Agency

Executive Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience managing kitchen operations, menu development, and food costing * Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams in high-volume environments * Excellent knowledge of food safety and ...

Gallion's

Chef / Sous Chef

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · On-site

$45.30K - $61.10K/yr

Ensure consistency, portion control, and exceptional food quality at all times. * Assist in menu development, specials creation, and seasonal offerings. * Monitor food production to maintain speed ...

Shunk Gulley

Chef / Sous Chef

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · On-site

$45.30K - $61.10K/yr

Ensure consistency, portion control, and exceptional food quality at all times. * Assist in menu development, specials creation, and seasonal offerings. * Monitor food production to maintain speed ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in Florida is $80,481.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,800.00 and $90,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Menu Development job?

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Menu Development position, and why are they important?

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.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Menu Development?

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.
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Food Service Manager

Aureate Development

Tampa, FL • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Food Service Manager Job Description
Role Overview
Totum Market and Cafe is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee the prepared foods, cafe production and back of house kitchen systems for our flagship Tampa location.
This role is designed for a chef operator who combines strong culinary instincts with operational discipline across inventory planning, labor management, forecasting and retail food production.
The Food Service Manager will be responsible for building a scalable prepared foods program spanning grab and go, deli, fresh prepared foods, cafe offerings, smoothies, juices and seasonal menu rotations aligned with a natural grocery environment.
This position works closely with store leadership and the grocery buying team to ensure efficient production, strong margins and high product quality.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all back of house production including prep workflows, packaging systems and daily output scheduling across prepared foods stations
  • Align prepared foods production with store inventory to reduce shrink and improve margin performance
  • Maintain portion control standards, waste reduction systems and recipe costing discipline
  • Optimize back kitchen layout and workflow for efficient production in a compact footprint along with labor allocation.
Café Food and Beverage Integration
  • Oversee cafe food execution including smoothies, cold pressed juice program, baked goods, light cafe meals and prepared retail snacks
  • Train cafe staff on product knowledge and upselling
  • Coordinate production timing between kitchen and cafe teams
Inventory Planning and Forecasting
  • Manage ordering
  • Adjust output dynamically based on demand trends
  • Maintain strong inventory accuracy across perishables and production ingredients
  • Monitor food cost targets and contribution margins + work with management team
Food Safety and Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with Florida DBPR, FDACS and local health department standards
  • Maintain sanitation walkthrough routines and equipment cleaning schedules
  • Oversee labeling, storage, allergen handling, FIFO rotation and temperature controls
Team Leadership and Kitchen Culture
  • Recruit and develop the prepared foods and cafe production team
  • Build a structured staffing model aligned with production demand
  • Implement training systems for consistency across stations
  • Foster a collaborative kitchen culture balancing creativity and operational discipline
Menu Development and Innovation
  • Lead seasonal menu development across kitchen and cafe platforms
  • Monitor Tampa Bay food trends and competitor positioning
  • Collaborate with marketing on launches and product storytelling
  • Introduce limited time offerings tied to seasonal produce and local vendors

Requirements
Experience
  • Four to seven plus years in a culinary leadership role within grocery prepared foods, cafe production or fast casual scratch environments
  • Managing ordering
  • Managing labor scheduling and food cost targets
  • Producing grab and go retail food programs
  • Experience creating a food and beverage menu
  • Operating in a grocery environment strongly preferred
  • Launching or scaling a prepared foods program highly desirable
Certifications
  • ServSafe Manager Certification required
  • Florida DBPR Food Manager Certification required
  • Wine or beverage certification such as WSET or Cicerone is a plus
Skills
  • Strong production planning and kitchen workflow design
  • Retail food margin awareness
  • Menu costing and portion control discipline
  • Comfort forecasting demand and adjusting output
  • Cross functional collaboration with store leadership and buyers
  • Interest in seasonal sourcing and natural food systems

Benefits
Compensation
  • Base salary expected range $70,000 - $80,000
  • Performance bonus tied to food cost control, labor productivity, prepared foods sales growth and shrink reduction. 5-10% + benefits. (After baseline KPIs and metrics have been established)
  • Retention bonus available following twelve months of successful program execution
  • Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, PTO and Etc

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