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New Community Corporation

Registered Dietitian

Newark, NJ · On-site

$32.75 - $44/hr

The Dietitian will advise administration and food service department as needed on all clinical aspects of each resident diet and oversee issues in the kitchen including menu development, substitution ...

New Community Corporation

Registered Dietitian

Newark, NJ · On-site

$72K/yr

The Dietitian will advise administration and food service department as needed on all clinical aspects of each resident diet and oversee issues in the kitchen including menu development, substitution ...

Gecko New York

Sous Chef

Westfield, NJ

$50K - $68K/yr

Train, mentor, and develop line cooks and prep staff to maintain high performance standards * Assist with menu development, recipe execution, and seasonal offerings * Monitor food costs, inventory ...

Gecko New York

Sous Chef

Hillsdale, NJ

$54K - $72K/yr

Collaborate on menu development, seasonal offerings, and specials * Monitor ticket times and maintain smooth communication between front and back of house * Enforce proper portioning, plating, and ...

B & J Group

Executive Chef

Garwood, NJ

$75K - $90K/yr

Menu planning and development * Ensuring food quality and consistency * Managing kitchen operations * Overseeing back of house staff * Managing food cost and inventory Required Skills: * Leadership ...

B & J Group

$75K - $90K/yr

Menu planning and development * Ensuring food quality and consistency * Managing kitchen operations * Overseeing back of house staff * Managing food cost and inventory Required Skills: * Leadership ...

B2OPCO Bayville LLC

Sous Chef

Bayville, NJ · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Menu development; creating and implementing menus that reflect restaurant concept, seasonal availability. * Staff Management; hiring, training, supervising motivating entire kitchen staff. * Ensuring ...

B2OPCO Bayville LLC

Sous Chef

Bayville, NJ · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Menu development; creating and implementing menus that reflect restaurant concept, seasonal availability. * Staff Management; hiring, training, supervising motivating entire kitchen staff. * Ensuring ...

Gecko New York

Executive Chef | Upscale Dining

Edgewater, NJ · On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations, including menu development, food execution, kitchen management, cost control, and team leadership. The ideal candidate ...

Four Leaves

Chef de Cuisine

Park Ridge, NJ · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards * Assist with menu development, specials, and recipe consistency * Build systems that support long-term operational success ...

SUMMER & SAGE COFFEE LLC

Culinary Student

Brigantine, NJ · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Support menu development and contribute creative ideas for seasonal offerings. * Help with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed. * Attend workshops and training sessions to enhance ...

Bum Rogers

$60K - $72K/yr

Menu planning and development to ensure a diverse and enticing selection * Overseeing food quality and ensuring consistency in all dishes * Managing food costs and implementing strategies to maximize ...

Four Leaves

Executive Sous Chef

Park Ridge, NJ · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards * Assist with menu development, recipe execution, and specials * Foster a culture of professionalism, communication, and accountability ...

Bum Rogers

Fine Dining General Manager

Seaside Park, NJ

$75K - $85K/yr

Menu development expertise * Previous experience in fine dining * Minimum Salary: $75,000.00 * Maximum Salary: $85,000.00 * Health Insurance * Paid Time Off Company Information: Bum Rogers, spanning ...

Bum Rogers

Working head Chef

Seaside Park, NJ

$60K - $72K/yr

Menu planning and development to ensure a diverse and enticing selection * Overseeing food quality and ensuring consistency in all dishes * Managing food costs and implementing strategies to maximize ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in New Jersey is $109,338.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,300.00 and $123,400.00 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 New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,338 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Chef Manager II-- Private School

Brock & Company, Inc.

Far Hills, NJ • On-site

$36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Chef Manager II- Private School Full Time Position Benefits Eligible Pay Rate: $36 an hour
Lead a dynamic private-school culinary program where your creativity, leadership, and passion for great food can genuinely shape the student experience. As Chef Manager II, you'll run the kitchen from menu development through catering and team leadership-while enjoying a full-time, benefits-eligible role with a schedule that supports life outside of work.
Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food management to private and independent schools and corporations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We aim to deliver outstanding quality food services exceeding our clients' expectations every day. With an extensive array of clients, Brock has a formula for success that is simple. We focus on top quality products combined with people who have a passion for food and service. Brock provides a family-owned, corporate supported, financially sound organization that is committed to our clients and associates and is always striving for excellence.
As a member of the Brock team, you will experience a work schedule that allows for a quality of life. Our food programs are dynamic, the menus cutting edge and creative. We welcome your input to implement, solve problems, and help drive these programs to success. You can influence the outcome, and we will give you the tools to be successful. Our programs have made significant improvements in the daily work lives of our customers and clients by providing healthy, nutritious menus at all meals.
The Chef Manager will be the lead culinary person who is responsible for overseeing culinary operations for any Brock site. As such, the following represents the qualities and expectations necessary for success as a qualified Chef Manager. This position is accountable for menu development, purchasing, receiving, food production, customer service, catering planning and execution, marketing and administrative duties.
Responsibilities
  • Directly prepare food and supervise at least two full-time employees in the preparation and service of food.
  • Provide leadership, training and oversite for all unit activities to meet organizational and client objectives.
  • Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities to include food safety standards and allergen training.
  • Weekly purchasing, monthly inventory management and accurate cash handling.
  • Establish presentation techniques and quality standards, plan and price menus
  • Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
  • Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques.
  • Administrative duties to include maintaining budgeted food cost and labor cost, ordering and weekly and monthly reporting.

Qualifications
  • Ideal candidates will possess a culinary degree or certification, and/or seven to nine years in a related position with comparable experience.
  • Possess required culinary expertise to execute the forecasting, preparation and safe storage of all regular and catering menu items.
  • Requires knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession to include food safety, budget management and employee training and development.
  • Requires time management, ability to multi-task and problem solve, strong oral, reading and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Adhere to client and company protocols related to COVID-19 workplace safety and sanitation standards.
  • Lifting and moving of food, food containers and other non-food items from floor position to no higher than one's own height.
  • ServSafe and Allergen Awareness Certifications required

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Life & AD & D Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V Uniforms and Meals Provided
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