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Menu Development Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Support customer menu development through recipe creation, application guidance, and concept ideation Culinary Expertise & Menu Development * Build and maintain a suite of go-to recipes, demos, and ...

Menu Development & Execution: Create, test, and implement seasonal menus that align with restaurant concept and customer preferences; ensure consistency across all dishes * Kitchen Management:

Menu Development & Execution: Create, test, and implement seasonal menus that align with restaurant concept and customer preferences; ensure consistency across all dishes * Kitchen Management:

R&D Chef - Menu Innovation Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Domestic / International as Needed About the Role We are a growing fast-casual restaurant brand seeking a highly ...

This role also oversees kitchen financial performance, vendor relationships, and menu development in collaboration with the General Manager and Owners. As leader of all kitchen operations the Kitchen ...

Hands-On Sous Chef & Line Lead

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$78K - $82K/yr

This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, emphasizing quality and attention to detail in menu development. Responsibilities include running the kitchen during the Executive Chef ...

... menu development and R&D. The role also includes floor shifts -- guiding guests through our cocktail and wine list with the same hospitality tableside as across the bar top. We're looking for 3+ ...

Head Pizza Chef

Brooklyn, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $83K/yr

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal features, and special events. * Develop pizzas that celebrate both timeless classics and internationally inspired flavors. * Research ...

Chef de Cuisine

Montclair, NJ ยท On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

This role also oversees kitchen financial performance, vendor relationships, and menu development in collaboration with the General Manager and Owners. As leader of all kitchen operations the Kitchen ...

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal features, and special events. * Develop pizzas that celebrate both timeless classics and internationally inspired flavors. * Research ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in New York is $117,824.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,300.00 and $132,900.00 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 York as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $117,824 per year, or $56.6 per hour.

Menu Systems Administrator

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

At NAYA, we're on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate Manger, Digital Operations & Menu Systems to grow with us!

At NAYA, your development is our priority - we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you!

If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen.

You will love working at NAYA

We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including:

  • Competitive pay and bonuses to recognize your impact

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving

  • Commuter benefits to make life easier

  • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals - because we believe in enjoying what we serve

  • Growth opportunities at every level - we invest in developing leaders from within

  • More on the way!

At NAYA, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success.

The Opportunity

This is a systems ownership role.

As NAYA's Menu Systems & Digital Operations Manager, you'll be the primary owner of our menu architecture across every ordering channel - POS, digital, and third-party delivery. You'll manage the integrations that keep our ordering, payment, and fulfillment systems in sync; lead QA and testing for every launch; and onboard new restaurant locations with accuracy and consistency.

You see the menu as a system, not a set of disconnected items. You're the person who catches the modifier that's missing, the integration that's routing incorrectly, or the pricing discrepancy that nobody else noticed. You bring operational rigor and a builder's mindset to every update - and you move quickly without cutting corners.
How You'll Make an Impact

  • Deliver a seamless ordering experience across in-store, digital, and delivery channels through clean, consistent menu architecture
  • Increase operational efficiency and reduce errors by ensuring accurate routing, pricing, modifiers, and integrations
  • Support profitability and speed of service through menu clarity, system reliability, and proactive issue resolution
  • Enable flawless launches of new menu items, system updates, and new restaurant openings


What You'll Do
Menu Architecture & Configuration

  • Configure, maintain, and optimize NAYA's menu across all ordering platforms - POS, digital ordering, and third-party delivery partners
  • Build scalable menu structures that support evolving business needs, pricing strategy, and product rollouts
  • Implement and maintain 86ing processes across all channels, providing visibility into trends and operational impacts


Systems Integration & Data Accuracy

  • Manage data flow and integrations between ordering, payment, and fulfillment systems to ensure accurate aggregation, routing, and reporting
  • Monitor and troubleshoot integration issues - partnering with internal teams and external vendors to resolve quickly and prevent recurrence
  • Maintain data integrity across platforms including Toast, Lunchbox, Checkmate, and online ordering systems


Testing, Launches & QA

  • Lead end-to-end QA testing for new menu items, system upgrades, and limited-time offers (LTOs) before go-live
  • Develop and maintain documentation: configuration standards, QA checklists, and rollout playbooks
  • Onboard new restaurant locations into all menu systems with accuracy and consistency


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Culinary, Marketing, Operations, Technology, Finance, and Leadership teams
  • Ensure alignment on menu accuracy, pricing strategy, promotional setups, and launch timelines
  • Serve as the internal subject-matter expert on how menu configuration impacts guest experience, speed of service, and reporting

What You Bring

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in menu configuration, POS management, or digital ordering systems in a multi-unit restaurant environment
  • Background in restaurant operations, technology, or systems enablement - you understand how the kitchen and the platform connect
  • Proven experience managing cross-channel menu integrations with tools such as Toast, Lunchbox, Checkmate, and online ordering platforms
  • Demonstrated success implementing process improvements, QA procedures, and data accuracy initiatives
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills - you're comfortable in spreadsheets, system logs, and cross-functional conversations alike
  • Exceptional attention to detail - you catch what others miss and build systems that prevent recurrence
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Information Systems, Hospitality, or a related field

A mindset that is:

  • Systems thinker: Sees the menu as a cohesive architecture - not a collection of parts - and designs accordingly

  • Obsessively detail-oriented: Catches the modifier that's off, the price that didn't update, the integration that's routing wrong

  • Calm under launch pressure: Manages complex rollouts across multiple platforms without losing accuracy or composure

  • Cross-functional communicator: Translates technical realities into clear language for culinary, marketing, and ops partners

  • Ownership mentality: Takes end-to-end accountability for the accuracy and reliability of NAYA's menu ecosystem

  • Continuously improving: Always looking for ways to make the system faster, cleaner, and more resilient