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Elior North America

Sous Chef

Bowie, MD

$60K/yr

... menu development. * Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards. * Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items. * Evaluate the quality of raw ...

Lancer Hospitality

Sous Chef

Bowie, MD · On-site

$54 - $66/hr

... menu development. * Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards. * Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items. * Evaluate the quality of raw ...

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Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Sous Chef

Bowie, MD · On-site

$60K/yr

... menu development. * Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards. * Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items. * Evaluate the quality of raw ...

Merriweather Lakehouse

Sous Chef

Columbia, MD · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, portion control, and consistency. * Assist with menu development, specials, seasonal offerings, and recipe development. * Train, coach, and ...

Merriweather Lakehouse

Sous Chef

Columbia, MD · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, portion control, and consistency. * Assist with menu development, specials, seasonal offerings, and recipe development. * Train, coach, and ...

Collington

Executive Chef

Bowie, MD · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Menu Development * Develop and execute seasonal, resident-centered menus that balance nutrition, flavor, variety, and presentation, and include accommodations ...

Moveable Feast

Community Dietitian

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$67K/yr

Experience with menu development and nutritional analysis preferred. * Excellent writing and editing skills. * Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, video conferencing, slide presentations ...

Marriott International

Banquets Chef

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$77K - $97K/yr

... menu development, pricing, tracking and ordering. • Manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions. • Plans food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet ...

Marriott

Banquets Chef

Linthicum, MD · On-site

Manages BEO process including menu development, pricing, tracking and ordering. Manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions. Plans food quantities and plating ...

Collington

Executive Chef

Bowie, MD · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Menu Development • Develop and execute seasonal, resident-centered menus that balance nutrition, flavor, variety, and presentation, and include accommodations ...

Parkhurst Dining

Sous Chef

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

... menu development, organization and completion of production sheets and execution of new recipe standards. · Assist Executive Chef in regular inspections of the entire unit for sanitation ...

Collington

Executive Chef

Bowie, MD · On-site

$80K - $85K/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Menu Development • Develop and execute seasonal, resident-centered menus that balance nutrition, flavor, variety, and presentation, and include accommodations ...

Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF II

Towson, MD · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients. * Seeks out sources for fresh food; monitors all ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in Baltimore, MD is $107,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,400.00 and $120,700.00 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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Sous Chef

Elior North America

Bowie, MD

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Sous Chef

Job Reference Number: 42276
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining
Location: Bowie State University - Board Plan

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our collegiate team in Bowie, MD. As a sous chef with Elior Collegiate Dining, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.

What you'll be doing:
  • Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development. 
  • Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards. 
  • Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items. 
  • Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products. 
  • Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance. 
  • Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions. 
  • Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions. 
  • Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff. 
  • Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals. 
  • Ensure the highest level of customer service. 
  • Other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

  • Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production. 
  • Must have 3- 5 years of culinary management experience. 
  • Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required. 
  • A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Nice-to-haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. 
Where you'll be working:

Bowie State University

Compensation Range

$60,000

Our Benefits:
  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off 

About Elior Collegiate:

Elior Collegiate Dining is rewriting the rules of campus dining, serving up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and high-impact experiences that fuel student life. We partner with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create vibrant, customized dining programs that spark connection, celebrate culture, and make food a defining part of the college journey.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.

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About Elior North America

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Elior North America enhances people's lives through culinary innovation and a commitment to providing exemplary service. Our family of companies, with more than 17,000 employees, provides food services and catering to over 1,500 client accounts in five industry segments across the continental United States. We are proud to be the fifth largest culinary management company in the country and excited to be the fastest growing organization in the industry. We focus on three ingredients for success to differentiate Elior from our competitors and position our company as a disruptor in the markets we serve. To support our ingredients for success and drive our mission and values, we need talented team members throughout our family of companies.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2008

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