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Opus 9 Steakhouse

Chef

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

You will play a key role in menu development, team leadership, cost management, and the continued ... Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers while ensuring product ...

Crestview Management, LLC

Sous Chef

Arlington, VA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient and timely food production. * Maintain ... Contribute to menu development and recipe creation. * Step in for the Executive Chef as needed ...

Columbia Sussex

Sous Chef

Arlington, VA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient and timely food production. * Maintain ... Contribute to menu development and recipe creation. * Step in for the Executive Chef as needed ...

NeoDym Technologies

Sous Chef - Full time

Sterling, VA · On-site

$60K - $64K/yr

Position Summary We are seeking a passionate and creative Sous Chef to support culinary operations, recipe development, menu creation, food presentation, product demonstrations, and client engagement.

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC

Executive Chef

Richmond, VA · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF Richmond, Virginia | Salary up to $90,000 About the Opportunity An established ... quality, and production standards. · Lead menu and recipe development, documentation, and ...

Boar's Head Resort

Banquet Chef

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

Leadership & Team Development * Lead, coach, and inspire Sous Chefs, banquet cooks, culinary ... Maximize labor productivity while maintaining service excellence. * Monitor banquet food production ...

Mountain Lake

Sous Chef

Pembroke, VA · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Sous Chef (Salary) Reports To: Hotel Resort Chef Classification: Exempt (Salaried) Work Schedule ... labor productivity, food costs, waste, and recipe adherence. · Support menu development and ...

Mountain Lake

Sous Chef

Pembroke, VA · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Sous Chef (Salary) Reports To: Hotel Resort Chef Classification: Exempt (Salaried) Work Schedule ... labor productivity, food costs, waste, and recipe adherence. · Support menu development and ...

Boar's Head Resort

Banquet Chef

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

Leadership & Team Development * Lead, coach, and inspire Sous Chefs, banquet cooks, culinary ... Maximize labor productivity while maintaining service excellence. * Monitor banquet food production ...

Crestline Hotels and Resorts

Executive Chef

Newport News, VA · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

Work collaboratively with all members of the food and beverage team in menu planning, development ... Estimates production needs on a daily and weekly basis. Communicates production needs to "key ...

P.F. Chang's

Executive Chef

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$89K - $109K/yr

Professional Development : Paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career ... Ensures proper timing and production for food orders * On-going performance appraisals for Sous ...

Sfoglina Rosslyn

Sous Chef

Arlington, VA · On-site

$57K - $77K/yr

We are looking for leaders who are passionate about cuisine, team development, and delivering ... Review production schedules, pars, and inventory levels * Identify priority production items and ...

PF Changs

Executive Chef

Fairfax, VA

$89K - $109K/yr

Professional Development : Paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career ... Ensures proper timing and production for food orders * On-going performance appraisals for Sous ...

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How much do product development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for product development chef in Virginia is $125,898.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,500.00 and $141,800.00 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 Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,898 per year, or $60.5 per hour.

Pastry Chef - Can Can Brasserie

HOUSEPITALITY FAMILY LLC

Richmond, VA • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Pastry Chef - Can Can Brasserie
Lead One of Richmond's Most Respected Pastry Programs
Can Can Brasserie is one of Richmond's most iconic restaurants, known for its authentic French cuisine, bustling café, and scratch-made bakery program. Every morning, our guests enjoy fresh croissants, artisan breads, pastries, and desserts crafted in-house by a dedicated pastry team.
We're looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to lead this program. This is a rare opportunity: our longtime Pastry Chef has built and maintained one of the most recognized bakery and pastry operations in the city, producing thousands of croissants, artisan breads, pastries, and desserts each week. We're seeking a leader ready to carry that legacy forward while bringing their own creativity and craft to the role.
This is a full-time, salaried leadership position for someone who loves the craft of baking and pastry and is ready to own a program, not just work in one.
Why You'll Love This Role
You will:
  • Lead a true scratch bakery and pastry operation, from artisan breads and laminated doughs to plated desserts
  • Inherit an established program with a loyal following, proven recipes, and a talented team, including a Pastry Sous Chef
  • Have real creative ownership over seasonal menus, dessert development, and specialty items
  • Build, mentor, and develop your own team
  • Be part of a family-owned restaurant group that has served Richmond since 1988
Position Summary
The Pastry Chef is a full-time salaried position utilizing the HOUSEpitality Family core values to oversee all bakery and pastry operations at Can Can Brasserie. This individual relies on experience and communication skills to accomplish performance, financial, and developmental goals, and helps grow and maintain a strong team-oriented culture. The Pastry Chef operates within the yearly budget and is accountable in part for cost of goods, labor, and sales within the pastry department. This role provides continued culinary training and development for pastry and bakery team members and ensures product quality and presentation are to standard. The Pastry Chef will be able to give and receive feedback for a thriving work environment.
Core Responsibilities
  • Lead daily bakery and pastry production, including artisan breads, croissants and laminated doughs, pastries, desserts, and specialty items
  • Knowledge and implementation of all local, state, and federal safety and sanitation laws and regulations
  • Represent the company as an industry professional in both communication and appearance
  • Maintain expected COGs and labor goals for the pastry department on a consistent basis
  • Consistent inventory and ordering control, including accurate checking of deliveries and inventory rotation (FIFO)
  • Hire, train, certify, and review pastry and bakery positions, including the Pastry Sous Chef
  • Develop and maintain recipes, production schedules, and prep lists
  • Supervise production and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency standards
  • Follow, add to, and edit all checklists and line checks as needed
  • Accountable for pastry execution for private, holiday, and promotional events
  • Lead seasonal menu, dessert, and product development
  • Hold self and others accountable to company core values and standards
  • Proactive in self-development and growth
  • Implement feedback and coaching from leaders for development and growth

Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary range of $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for the management incentive program
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Supplemental Life options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Meal benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement

What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 5 years of professional pastry or bakery experience, with prior leadership experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise producing artisan breads, croissants and laminated doughs, pastries, and desserts at volume
  • Strong understanding of baking fundamentals, pastry techniques, and scratch production
  • Experience managing food cost, labor, ordering, and inventory
  • Ability to work early mornings (production starts as early as 3-4 am), weekends, and holidays
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Passion for quality, consistency, and attention to detail
  • Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

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