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Apple Valley Place

Culinary Director

Charles City, IA · On-site

$18/hr

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The Culinary Director leads all dining operations including menu development, food safety compliance, budget management, team leadership, and resident engagement - while supporting Better Living ...

New Pioneer Food Co-op

Pastry Team Leader

North Liberty, IA · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Location: North Liberty (The Hub) Reports to: Production Team Lead Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt About New Pioneer Food Co-op New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in Iowa is $101,156.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,700.00 and $114,100.00 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 Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,156 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Banquet Chef

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort

Larchwood, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

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Summary
This position is the number one management position for Banquet Culinary Team Members. The position will be directly or indirectly responsible for food production in banquets, as well as menu development, cost controls and personal supervision of all reporting positions. This position requires food production experience for large, medium and small groups including plated functions, Buffet functions, breaks, receptions etc... and all other banquets style services. This position requires great scheduling flexibility with varying shifts (Swing, days, and middle shifts) as directed by the Food & Beverage Director, Executive Chef, or as business dictates.
Essential Functions
Must have good culinary knowledge, including multi outlet experience. Must have good culinary experiences in high volume banquets or related F&B areas. Responsible for the culinary food production. Responsible for preliminary menu development. Responsible for assisting in developing a food program that meets designated food cost goals. Responsible for assisting in scheduling culinary staff members and meeting designated payroll cost. Responsible for meeting health Department guidelines. Responsible for assisting in all banquet food production. Responsible for ensuring that we have quality food product meeting guest and employer expectations. Other Duties as assigned.
Required
5-10 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate excellent management and communication skills. Must demonstrate organization skills and ability to multi - task. Pre-employment drug test required. Arranged by Grand Falls upon offer of employment.

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