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Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning to maximize revenue within customer budget. * Collaborate with group sales on menu planning to maximize food and beverage revenues. * Execute ...

Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning to maximize revenue within customer budget. * Collaborate with group sales on menu planning to maximize food and beverage revenues. * Execute ...

Sous Chef

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Menu Planning and Development: * Ensuring Food Safety and Hygiene: * Assisting with Administrative Tasks: * Taking Charge in the Head Chef's Absence: Work closely with the head chef on all aspects of ...

Sous Chef

Deadwood, SD

$48K - $65K/yr

Menu Planning and Development: * Ensuring Food Safety and Hygiene: * Assisting with Administrative Tasks: * Taking Charge in the Head Chef's Absence: Work closely with the head chef on all aspects of ...

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Lead Cook

Eagle River, WI · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

This role is integral to menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, and maintaining food safety standards to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Responsibilities * Prepare ...

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How much do menu planning jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu planning in the United States is $103,218.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is menu planning?

A Menu Planning job involves designing balanced, cost-effective, and appealing meal options for restaurants, cafeterias, or institutions. This role requires selecting ingredients, considering dietary needs, and ensuring variety while minimizing food waste. Menu planners work closely with chefs, nutritionists, and suppliers to create meals that meet customer preferences and business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in menu planning?

Success in Menu Planning requires strong culinary knowledge, nutritional understanding, and experience with food cost management, often supported by a degree in culinary arts, nutrition, or hospitality. Familiarity with menu design software, nutritional analysis tools, and inventory management systems is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for collaborating with chefs and meeting client or customer preferences. These skills are crucial for developing balanced, appealing, and cost-effective menus that align with organizational goals and customer needs.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in menu planning roles?

Professionals in menu planning often face the challenge of balancing nutritional requirements, budget constraints, and customer preferences while maintaining variety and appeal in their menus. They must also adapt to seasonal ingredient availability, supply chain issues, and evolving dietary trends. Collaboration with chefs, purchasing teams, and nutritionists is common, requiring strong cross-functional communication. Overcoming these challenges successfully ensures the creation of menus that satisfy both operational needs and guest expectations, making the role critical to a food service operation’s success.

What are the qualifications of a menu planning?

A menu planner typically needs strong knowledge of nutrition, culinary skills, and understanding of dietary restrictions. Relevant qualifications may include a culinary degree, certification in nutrition, or experience in food service management. Good organizational skills and familiarity with food safety standards are also important.

What does a menu planning do?

A menu planner develops and organizes menus for restaurants, cafeterias, or food services to ensure a balanced, appealing, and cost-effective selection of dishes. They consider factors like nutrition, seasonality, ingredient availability, and customer preferences, often using tools like nutritional analysis software. Strong organizational and culinary knowledge are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Menu Planning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $103,218 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Coordinator Menu Planning & Procurement

Collier County Public Schools

Naples, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Collier County Public Schools rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

163rd of 631 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Position Type:
Administrative/Coordinator
Date Posted:
8/11/2026
Location:
Nutrition Services Adm. Center
Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
8/25/2026 11:30 PM
Coordinator, Menu Planning & Procurement
Preferred (Education/Experience)
Ability to supervise and evaluate managerial, technical, and clerical employees. Ability to plan diets for children with special dietary needs. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field and the successful completion of a dietetic internship are preferred.
Position Location: Nutrition Services Adm. Center
Calendar: 250
Salary: Non-Bargaining Range - 17
FTE: 1.00
Special Notes
Registered Dietitian preferred with child nutrition experience.
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