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Manager,Menu Strategy

Plano, TX · On-site

$132K - $139K/yr

Support development of the 3-year menu roadmap through analysis and recommendation. * Protect KFC's distinctive menu equities, especially Chicken on the Bone. Menu Performance & Business Stewardship ...

Yum Brands

Manager,Menu Strategy

Plano, TX · On-site

$132K - $139K/yr

Experience supporting concept development, product testing, commercialization, or menu/category strategy. * QSR, restaurant, food, beverage, or CPG experience preferred. Functional Capabilities

Dripping Springs ISD

Dietitian

Dripping Springs, TX · On-site

Plan and implement menu development and nutrient analysis for all student meal programs. Qualifications Education/Certification: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational experience with ...

Warwick Hotel

Sous Chef

Dallas, TX · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

This position is responsible for overseeing daily food preparation, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene, and assisting in menu development with a focus on fine dining and Italian ...

Rosewood Hotel Group

RWMOT- Sous Chef

Dallas, TX · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

You will support menu development, manage food and labor costs, and lead the kitchen team to deliver seamless service across all outlets. This role plays a key part in maintaining consistency ...

Mendocino Farms

DIRECTOR OF CULINARY OPERATIONS

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$140K - $180K/yr

The Director of Culinary R&D will be responsible for leading menu innovation and product development at Mendo, ensuring that every new item reflects our brand values and delights our guests. This ...

Warwick Hotel

Sous Chef

Dallas, TX · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

This position is responsible for overseeing daily food preparation, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene, and assisting in menu development with a focus on fine dining and Italian ...

AmeriCorps

Imagine Art AmeriCorps Program

Houston, TX · On-site

Volunteers in the Culinary Arts area will provide instruction and mentorship in customer service, food service operations, menu development, cooking skills, food safety and gardening. Member Duties

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in Texas is $100,336.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $113,200.00 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.

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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 Texas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $100,336 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Manager,Menu Strategy

Plano, TX • On-site

Yum
Traveler Accommodation • 10K+ employees
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$132K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Yum! Brands rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


The Manager, Core Menu Strategy owns the strategic stewardship ofKFC's core menu. The role translates consumer demand, menu performance, competitive dynamics, and operational realities into recommendations that strengthen KFC's most important menu platforms and distinctive equities.
This role is critical to the Bird Comeback Plan because it helps ensure KFC's core menu remains relevant, differentiated, and commercially strong. The role supports Modem Menu by identifying opportunities to improve, simplify, renovate, and expand the menu while protecting the brand's biggest advantage: Chicken on the Bone.
Reporting to the Director, Consumer Insights & Menu+ Innovation, this leader manages the core menu planning process, develops strategic menu recommendations, supports the innovation pipeline where needed, and helps ensure menu decisions are grounded in consumer insight, business impact, and operational feasibility.
Responsibilities
Core Menu Strategy & Architecture - 35%
Primary accountability
  • Own the strategic review of KFC's core menu portfolio.
  • Identify opportunities to improve, simplify, expand, or reposition key menu platforms.
  • Recommend menu architecture changes based on consumer demand, business performance, profitability, and competitive dynamics.
  • Support development of the 3-year menu roadmap through analysis and recommendation.
  • Protect KFC's distinctive menu equities, especially Chicken on the Bone.

Menu Performance & Business Stewardship - 25%
  • Monitor performance of core menu platforms across sales, transactions, mix, attachment, and profitability.
  • Identify growth opportunities, risks, gaps, and renovation priorities.
  • Develop fact-based recommendations that improve business performance.
  • Partner with Finance and Analytics to evaluate menu decisions through a commercial lens.

Consumer, Category & Competitive Intelligence - 15%
  • Monitor consumer trends, category shifts, emerging food behaviors, and competitor activity.
  • Translate learning into actionable menu recommendations.
  • Partner with Consumer Insights to identify future menu opportunities.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of category whitespace and threats.

Menu Development & Innovation Support - 10%
  • Support role, not ownership role.
  • Support development and refinement of innovation concepts.
  • Partner with Consumer Insights, FIT, and Culinary to evaluate opportunities.
  • Help prioritize ideas entering the menu pipeline.
  • Contribute recommendations to the broader innovation roadmap.

Cross Functional Alignment & Commercial Readiness - 10%
  • Partner with Brand Managers, FIT, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Value & eComm.
  • Ensure menu recommendations reflect operational realities and commercial priorities.
  • Support successful transition of validated concepts into commercialization teams.
  • Feed menu recommendations through established governance processes.

Data, Al & Modem Ways of Working-5%
  • Use AI and analytics to accelerate menu analysis, competitive monitoring, and recommendation development.
  • Create efficient reporting and decision-support tools for the broader menu team.

Qualifications
Education/ Certifications
  • Undergraduate degree required, preferably in Marketing, Business, Food Science, or related.
  • MBA preferred but not required.

Experience
  • 6-9 years of progressive experience in brand, category, product marketing, menu strategy, innovation, or CPG/QSR product development.
  • Proven experience turning consumer, category, and business insights into product or portfolio recommendations.
  • Experience supporting concept development, product testing, commercialization, or menu/category strategy.
  • QSR, restaurant, food, beverage, or CPG experience preferred.

Functional Capabilities
  • Strong commercial acumen, including sales, transactions, mix, margin, pricing guardrails, and category economics.
  • Strong understanding of menu architecture, product positioning, concept writing, and innovation stage-gates.
  • Ability to translate consumer learning and performance data into clear recommendations.
  • Strong project management across multiple menu, innovation, and renovation workstreams.

Leadership Capabilities
  • Leads through influence across cross-functional teams.
  • Builds trust with FIT, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Brand Managers, and franchisee-facing partners.
  • Communicates clearly, frames trade-offs, and presents decision-ready recommendations.

Mindset
  • Consumer-first, commercially grounded, and highly curious about food.
  • Protects KFC's distinctive equities while pushing the menu forward.
  • Balances creativity with operational reality.
  • Acts like an owner, moves with speed, and keeps the work focused on business impact.

Salary Range: $132,480 to $139,840 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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