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Estella Patriot Place

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Head Chef

Foxboro, MA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Skilled in menu development and time management * Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities

Estella Patriot Place

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Head Chef

Foxboro, MA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Skilled in menu development and time management * Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities

COJE

Executive Pastry Chef

Boston, MA

$70K - $80K/yr

Support seasonal menu development, tastings, and special event production * Monitor inventory, ordering, waste control, and food costs * Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food ...

COJE

Executive Pastry Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Support seasonal menu development, tastings, and special event production * Monitor inventory, ordering, waste control, and food costs * Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food ...

Red Lion Inn

Sous Chef

Stockbridge, MA · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

This position assists with menu development, staff training, and kitchen organization while maintaining the standards, culture, and values of Main Street Hospitality. The Sous Chef helps foster a ...

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Stanmar, Inc.

Executive Sous Chef (2026)

Nantucket, MA

$60K - $65K/yr

Food Quality & Menu Development * Ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and execution through regular tastings and quality control. * Work with the Executive Chef on menu development, including ...

NextGen Hospitality Solutions

Sous Chef

Boston, MA

$70K - $75K/yr

As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in supporting our kitchen operations, assisting the Head Chef in menu development, and ensuring that our high standards of cuisine are upheld. This role is ...

Gecko Hospitality

Executive Chef

Needham, MA

$110K - $115K/yr

This is a rare opportunity for a passionate chef to play a key role in creating an entirely new dining destination--from menu development and kitchen design to building a talented culinary team and ...

Compass Group

Catering Director

Boston, MA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development. * Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will ...

Pueo Business Solutions LLC

Food Scientist

Natick, MA · On-site

The role applies nutritionally sound recipe and menu development practices to sustain and improve the AFRS recipe database used across all U.S. military Services. GENERAL DUTIES: * Assist the ...

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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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Manager, Menu Strategy & Development

Panera Bread

Newton, MA • On-site

$92K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Panera Bread rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 1,456 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 16 rated cafes

Job description

Manager, Menu Strategy & Development
The primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:
  • Contribute to developing comprehensive brand strategies alongside Platform Leads, taking into account consumer, category, and market trends.
  • Assist in the development of a 3-year pipeline alongside Platform Leads, identifying white space opportunities and new product and line extension opportunities by analyzing market trends, consumer needs, and avenues for business growth.
  • Oversee the lifecycle and ongoing management of individual platforms.
  • Continuously monitor and report on platform performance to ensure optimal operation and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with Platform Leads to identify opportunities for platform enhancement, provide actionable recommendations, and execute plans effectively.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of presentations, pipelines, and other related documentation.
  • Assist in both short-term and long-term Integrated Marketing Calendars to ensure cohesive and timely execution of marketing initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully execute and launch calendar programs and campaigns.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Qualifications include:
  • Located in the Boston Metro Area - hybrid model 4 days in office
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years proven experience in marketing strategy, product innovation, campaign management, and cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Preference for past experience in restaurant/retail and/or consumer goods industries.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions
  • Required travel -

Physical Requirements
  • While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards

Direct Reports
N/A
Competitive Pay $92,055 to $110,446 annually.
The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes. We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, Clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist. We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.

Industry

Restaurants

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1981

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