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sahg

Sous Chef

Palm Beach, FL

$48K - $65K/yr

Understand, follow and direct others in current safety procedures Product/Food Presentation ... Development It is understood that as the Sous Chef you are responsible to maintain current ...

SA Hospitality Group

Sous Chef

Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Understand, follow and direct others in current safety procedures Product/Food Presentation ... Development It is understood that as the Sous Chef you are responsible to maintain current ...

Windsor Club Inc

Banquet Sous Chef

Vero Beach, FL · On-site

$44K - $59K/yr

... of food production for banquets and events, personnel, recipe development, tasks as needed and ... Assists Executive Chef with all banquet event tastings. * Must perform daily quality checks by ...

Don Julio Restaurant Group

Chef

Orlando, FL

$72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

As a Chef, you play an important role in bringing our culinary standards to life through skill ... product utilization. * Identify training needs and provide hands-on coaching and development to ...

Hampton Golf - Deerwood Country Club

Sous Chef

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$48K - $52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Professional growth and development opportunities * Supportive leadership committed to mentoring ... Assists in the prep and execution of the Short Order Station, catering, hot food production, or ...

Hampton Golf Inc.

Sous Chef

Jacksonville, FL

$48K - $52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Professional growth and development opportunities * Supportive leadership committed to mentoring ... Assists in the prep and execution of the Short Order Station, catering, hot food production, or ...

Troon

Sous Chef

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Supervises and ensures production of consistently high quality food. * Adheres to established ... Assists in the development of new food concepts. * Assists in the achievement of budgetary ...

The New York Mets

PSL Performance Chef

Port Saint Lucie, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... player development system as needed. This role requires long hours, a flexible schedule, and a ... Lead daily production of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and fueling menus for Mets players and staff at ...

Troon Golf

Sous Chef

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Supervises and ensures production of consistently high quality food. * Adheres to established ... Assists in the development of new food concepts. * Assists in the achievement of budgetary ...

Good Salt Restaurant Group

Sous Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

The Sous Chef position includes the following but is not limited to: § Assisting in leading the ... and development of employees ensuring they maintain a productive and positive attitude. § ...

Food & Thought 2

Sous Chef

Naples, FL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Lead the culinary team during daily production and service by setting the standard for ... Team Development * Assist with recruiting, training, onboarding, and developing culinary team ...

Troon

Head Chef

Lehigh Acres, FL

$75K/yr

Must have supervisory, coaching and staff development skills * Exceptional communication and ... Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality. * Expedites orders in a timely ...

Food and Thought

Sous Chef

Naples, FL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Lead the culinary team during daily production and service by setting the standard for ... Team Development * Assist with recruiting, training, onboarding, and developing culinary team ...

Food and Thought 2

Sous Chef

Naples, FL

$46K - $63K/yr

Lead the culinary team during daily production and service by setting the standard for ... Team Development * Assist with recruiting, training, onboarding, and developing culinary team ...

Mainsailhotels

Sous Chef

Dunedin, FL

$44K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mainsail Lodging & Development was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times -a reflection ... products under the guidance of the Chef de Cuisine. * Assist the Chef de Cuisine with developing ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Sous Chef

Tampa, FL

$47K - $63K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... leadership development program Dining discounts State Benefits Overview ESSENTIAL TASKS AND ... Track product usage and prepares daily prep sheets according to established par and inventory ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Sous Chef

Tampa, FL · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Training and leadership development program * Dining discounts * State Benefits Overview ESSENTIAL ... Track product usage and prepares daily prep sheets according to established par and inventory ...

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How much do product development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for product development chef in Florida is $94,897.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,600.00 and $106,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a product development chef do?

A Product Development Chef creates and tests new food products for restaurants, food manufacturers, or retail brands. They blend culinary creativity with market trends, ensuring products are innovative, scalable, and cost-effective. Their work involves recipe development, ingredient sourcing, and collaboration with food scientists and marketing teams. Ultimately, they help bring new and exciting food concepts from the kitchen to consumers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product development chef?

To excel as a Product Development Chef, you need extensive culinary expertise, menu innovation experience, and knowledge of food science or nutrition, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with recipe development software, product testing equipment, and compliance with food safety regulations like HACCP is valuable. Strong creativity, collaboration, and project management skills help you work effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to market trends. These competencies are critical to creating successful new food products that align with business goals and consumer demands.

What does a typical day look like for a product development chef?

A Product Development Chef’s typical day involves collaborating with R&D, marketing, and production teams to brainstorm and refine new recipes or food products. You'll spend time in both the test kitchen, experimenting with ingredients and techniques, and in meetings to discuss market trends, feasibility, and scalability. The role often requires tasting, adjusting recipes, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and documenting formulations for commercialization. It’s a dynamic environment that combines creativity with technical precision, making each day varied and engaging.

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Infographic showing various Product Development Chef job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,897 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Sous Chef

sahg

Palm Beach, FL

$48K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

PositionPurpose:the sous chef assists the executive chef in the daily activities of the kitchen, including menu development, inventory, purchasing of supplies and cost control.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

 

As Manager

  • Responsible for kitchen logistics when chef is absent or assisting chef when he is present (specific examples: scheduling, payroll, menu descriptions)
  • Assist with staff food training and the generation of the necessary training materials (creating recipes other can follow, scheduling tastings to keep the quality of product consistent, teaching about ingredients and their origin, etc.)

Labor/Staff Management

  • Continually review and manage performance of all culinary staff and share feedback with chef (monitor all cooks and their work, coach when improvements are needed, alert upper management if there are problems, etc.)
  • Understand, follow and direct others in current safety procedures

Product/Food Presentation

  • Maintain the quality and the presentation of food to achieve favorable guest feedback and reviews on Open Table and other sites including social media, etc.
  • Assist in and do preparation of the dishes while training others to achieve consistency
  • Follow each dish presentation as set up by chef and achieve 100% consistency during service
  • Continually assist in creating of new offerings (specials and seasonal menu changes)

Financial

  • Follow company procedures to ensure proper and accurate food ordering
  • Maintain proper inventory of food items – make sure we don’t run out, make sure food produce is always fresh, etc.
  • Assist chef in keeping the food cost and labor cost aligned to given goals
  • Maintain strong communication with front of the house management at all times

Administrative

  • Assist chef with proposals of the menu changes hand in hand with costing, ingredient search and tasting preparations
  • Assist chef in following procedures when it comes to menu changes (introducing the dishes, creating menu descriptions, organizing tasting for service staff in timely manner, etc.)
  • Keep all culinary and back of the house documentation up to date including, but not limited to:
    • Job Duties and Opening/Closing Checklists
    • Food Operations Manual/ Recipe Book
    • Personnel Forms – such as new hire paperwork, termination form, etc. (please ask office for instructions if needed)
  • Attend all meetings requested by chef or FOH managers
  • Check company OUTLOOK for all incoming email communication
  • Participate in Avero reporting / Remain up to date with daily reports
  • Ensure compliance with all health department rules and regulations to pass the inspections

Service

  • Be present in the kitchen during the service of all meal periods you are scheduled for: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
  • Prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes while following the pace of orders
  • Communicate last minute menu changes, 86 items efficiently to front of the house team (in the absence of chef)
  • Communicate all food-related issues to the appropriate to front of the house team (in the absence of chef)
  • Introduce and organize tasting of all menu changes and daily specials for service staff (to be coordinated with front of the house management team in the absence of chef)
Self-Development

It is understood that as the Sous Chef you are responsible to maintain current knowledge of the world of foods and ingredients. You will be required to continually develop this knowledge on your own time and follow the current successful local trends. G&D Restaurant Associates Company will assist in any way possible with any educational goals that relate to your work duties and responsibilities

Minimal Essential Requirements:

 

  • The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness
  • Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
  • Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed
  • Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production
  • Active listening and learning skills
  • Reading and speaking comprehension skills
  • Discipline to follow set standards
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs

ADA: SAHospitalityGroupwillmakereasonableaccommodations in compliancewith theAmericans withDisabilities Act of 1990.

Thisjobdescriptionwillbereviewedperiodicallyasdutiesandresponsibilitieschangewithbusinessnecessity.Essentialand marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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