Gainesville, VA · On-site
$49K - $66K/yr
Manages back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR ... Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain ...
Gainesville, VA · On-site
$49K - $66K/yr
Manages back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR ... Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$68K - $78K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$68K - $78K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Gainesville, VA · On-site
$49K - $66K/yr
Manages back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR ... Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain ...
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Gainesville, VA · On-site
$49K - $66K/yr
Manages back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR ... Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain ...
Sterling, VA · On-site
$65K - $68K/yr
... development, Food and Equipment inventory maintenance The Company: Cuisine Solutions is the world ... Join us in a career of innovative solutions in the food business, providing and creating products ...
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Sterling, VA · On-site
$65K - $68K/yr
... development, Food and Equipment inventory maintenance The Company: Cuisine Solutions is the world ... Join us in a career of innovative solutions in the food business, providing and creating products ...
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Suffolk, VA · On-site
$4.5K - $5.5K/mo
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
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Suffolk, VA · On-site
$4.5K - $5.5K/mo
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
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Smithfield, VA · On-site
$4.5K - $5.5K/mo
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
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Smithfield, VA · On-site
$4.5K - $5.5K/mo
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
$46K - $63K/yr
... 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 ...
$46K - $63K/yr
... 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 ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$51K - $69K/yr
The Sous Chef is an active member of the restaurant leadership team and partners with Chefs from ... Focus on team member training and skill development. * Prepares daily production list and direct ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$51K - $69K/yr
The Sous Chef is an active member of the restaurant leadership team and partners with Chefs from ... Focus on team member training and skill development. * Prepares daily production list and direct ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... production to maintain quality and quantity goals o Purchases accordingly to execute menu to its ... development of all BOH staff including Sous-chefs. o Build a bench of exceptional BOH talent ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... production to maintain quality and quantity goals o Purchases accordingly to execute menu to its ... development of all BOH staff including Sous-chefs. o Build a bench of exceptional BOH talent ...
$68K - $75K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
$68K - $75K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Arlington, VA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... production to maintain quality and quantity goals o Purchases accordingly to execute menu to its ... development of all BOH staff including Sous-chefs. o Build a bench of exceptional BOH talent ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... production to maintain quality and quantity goals o Purchases accordingly to execute menu to its ... development of all BOH staff including Sous-chefs. o Build a bench of exceptional BOH talent ...
$48K - $64K/yr
... 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 ...
$48K - $64K/yr
... 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 ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... production to maintain quality and quantity goals o Purchases accordingly to execute menu to its ... development of all BOH staff including Sous-chefs. o Build a bench of exceptional BOH talent ...
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Arlington, VA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... production to maintain quality and quantity goals o Purchases accordingly to execute menu to its ... development of all BOH staff including Sous-chefs. o Build a bench of exceptional BOH talent ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$68K - $75K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Mclean, VA · On-site
$68K - $75K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Smithfield, VA · On-site
$46K - $62K/yr
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
Smithfield, VA · On-site
$46K - $62K/yr
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
Suffolk, VA · On-site
$44K - $59K/yr
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
Suffolk, VA · On-site
$44K - $59K/yr
Help create prep lists, station assignments, and production schedules. * Monitor food inventory and ... Support menu development, seasonal specials, catering, and private events as needed. * Take charge ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Mclean, VA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Mclean, VA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Mclean, VA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining ... cost, and product quality * Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
$42.1K - $51.3K
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$51.3K - $60.5K
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$60.5K - $69.7K
2% of jobs
$69.7K - $78.9K
3% of jobs
$78.9K - $88.1K
4% of jobs
$88.1K - $97.3K
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$97.3K - $106.5K
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$112.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$106.5K - $115.7K
9% of jobs
$115.7K - $124.9K
6% of jobs
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The median wage is $136.1K / yr.
$134.1K - $143.3K
64% of jobs
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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.
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.
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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$49K - $66K/yr
Full-time
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Our Purpose is to serve our stakeholders, enrich their experiences, and exceed their expectations. We achieve our Purpose through our Mission: Creating extraordinary experiences through hospitality. We strive to demonstrate our Mission in everything we do, especially in our Back of House operations. Our Sous Chefs are responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectations for quality food in a neat, clean, and organized kitchen. We expect our Sous Chefs to have excellent communication skills, as they are responsible for the back-of-house team members and certain administrative tasks, including but not limited to scheduling, staffing, ordering and inventory. Our Sous Chefs must be able to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations.
In order to exceed our guest’s expectations, we have outlined the duties and responsibilities of our Sous Chef below:
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
PRE-REQUISITES:
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in depth learning and development, and supportive team members, then spark the flame and apply to Firebirds today!
Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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