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Product Development Chef Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Executive Sous Chef - Houston

Houston, TX

$60K - $76K/yr

Work Experience: * of experience as a Sous Chef - * Proven Leadership experience in a complex ... Excellent customer service skills - * Assist in new product development and menu costing

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Work Experience: * of experience as a Sous Chef - * Proven Leadership experience in a complex ... Excellent customer service skills - * Assist in new product development and menu costing

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Executive Sous Chef - Houston

Houston, TX · On-site

$60K - $76K/yr

Work Experience: * of experience as a Sous Chef - * Proven Leadership experience in a complex ... Excellent customer service skills - * Assist in new product development and menu costing

Sous Chef

Houston, TX

$55K - $60K/yr

Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating ... development of standardized recipes for all menu items. Ensures that recipes are accurate and ...

Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating ... development of standardized recipes for all menu items. Ensures that recipes are accurate and ...

Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$26.44 - $28.85/hr

Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating ... development of standardized recipes for all menu items. Ensures that recipes are accurate and ...

Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

Training & development * Vision insurance About the Role: Latuli is looking for a talented and ... Oversee food production, plating standards, and presentation to maintain culinary excellenceli>

Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$60K - $68K/yr

Training & development * Vision insurance About the Role: Latuli is looking for a talented and ... Oversee food production, plating standards, and presentation to maintain culinary excellence

Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef assists in leading the team in the production of all food needed for Bistro Restaurant. Join the Sous Chef Opening Team for the menu R&D for two new ...

Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef assists in leading the team in the production of all food needed for Bistro Restaurant. Join the Sous Chef Opening Team for the menu R&D for two new ...

BT Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

... production responsibilities are completed accurately and timely. * Assists the Executive Sous Chef with the orientation, training, coaching, and development of cooks, prep cooks, utility staff, and ...

BT Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

... production responsibilities are completed accurately and timely. * Assists the Executive Sous Chef with the orientation, training, coaching, and development of cooks, prep cooks, utility staff, and ...

Executive Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Manage and evolve our dry-aging program , ensuring product quality and consistency * Design and ... Collaborate with management on concept development, special events, and guest experience ...

Executive Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Manage and evolve our dry-aging program , ensuring product quality and consistency * Design and ... Collaborate with management on concept development, special events, and guest experience ...

Executive Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Manage and evolve our dry-aging program , ensuring product quality and consistency * Design and ... Collaborate with management on concept development, special events, and guest experience ...

Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

... team development, well-being for them and the staff, and input in organization and culinary ... Oversee food production to ensure consistent quality and standardization. Monitor opening, mid and ...

Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

... team development, well-being for them and the staff, and input in organization and culinary ... Oversee food production to ensure consistent quality and standardization. Monitor opening, mid and ...

Sous Chef

Houston, TX

$42K - $57K/yr

... team development, well-being for them and the staff, and input in organization and culinary ... Oversee food production to ensure consistent quality and standardization. Monitor opening, mid and ...

Growth and leadership development opportunities EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS * 3-5 years of ... Ensure the kitchen has the products, equipment and training required for each rollout * Monitor ...

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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 Houston, TX is $121,270.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,300.00 and $136,600.00 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 Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,270 per year, or $58.3 per hour.

Executive Sous Chef - Houston

HEB

Houston, TX

$60K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

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Job description

Responsibilities
Job Summary: Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters
The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the daily job responsibilities for line cooks and prep cooks in order to produce all the necessary products for Chef's Case, Cafe on the Run, and Catering. Assist in scheduling all necessary partners in order to produce the required products within the budgetary guidelines. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the kitchen, walk-ins and storage areas.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
  • of experience as a Sous Chef -
  • Proven Leadership experience in a complex environment with multiple direct reports -
  • Experience in ordering -
  • inventory maintenance -
  • and shrink control -

  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent customer service skills -
  • Assist in new product development and menu costing -
  • Excellent communication and organization skills -
  • Proficiency with automated reporting systems including, but not limited to; Inventory, Food Cost, Scheduling, Time & Attendance and labor preferred -
  • Ability to maintain an efficient operation and troubleshoot and report any malfunctions of equipment -
  • Ability to supervise, train, and cross-train kitchen staff -
  • Maintain sanitation standards throughout the work area -
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including opening, closing, and weekend shifts. -
  • Responsible for total kitchen production in absence of the Executive Chef. -

  • Education:
  • Professional culinary training or equivalent work experience -

  • Licenses/Certifications:
    Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Last revised: 07/01/2015Qualifications:UNAVAILABLEEducation:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME