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Homes Brewery LLC

Kitchen Lead

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

Experience in recipe development, costing, and execution in a high-volume setting * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Passion for hospitality, creativity, and continuous improvement

Homes Brewery LLC

Kitchen Lead

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

Experience in recipe development, costing, and execution in a high-volume setting * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Passion for hospitality, creativity, and continuous improvement

S-THREE RESTAURANT LLC

cook

Birmingham, MI · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization in compliance with health and safety regulations. * Assist in menu planning and recipe development with the culinary team. * Monitor inventory levels and ...

Spectrum Health

Cook

Troy, MI · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Provides input into recipe development and modification for regular and therapeutic menus. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements and/or revenue ...

GBC Food Services

Corporate Chef

Grosse Ile, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Lead ideation, recipe development, bench testing, sensory evaluation, pilot production, field validation, and commercialization for new and improved products. * Create and control standardized ...

Fresh Food Concepts, LLC

Corporate Chef

Grosse Ile, MI

$15 - $20/hr

Lead ideation, recipe development, bench testing, sensory evaluation, pilot production, field validation, and commercialization for new and improved products. * Create and control standardized ...

Corewell Health

Cook

Troy, MI · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Provides input into recipe development and modification for regular and therapeutic menus. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements and/or revenue ...

Birmingham Pub

Executive Chef

Birmingham, MI · On-site

$1.2K - $1.4K/wk

Experience in menu planning and recipe development * Supplier Management experience * Problem-solving skills, multi-tasking ability, and being able to perform well under pressure are also highly ...

Bridge Point

Local Sous Chef Needed

Mount Clemens, MI · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Lead food production efforts, including menu planning, recipe development, and ensuring consistency across dishes * Manage inventory control and food handling procedures to minimize waste and ...

Bridge Point

Local Sous Chef Needed

Mount Clemens, MI · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Lead food production efforts, including menu planning, recipe development, and ensuring consistency across dishes * Manage inventory control and food handling procedures to minimize waste and ...

Method Co.

Baker- Le Supreme

Detroit, MI

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

Monitor ingredient quality, freshness, and inventory levels * Assist with recipe development, seasonal offerings, and menu updates * Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of all baked goods ...

220 MERRILL

Pastry Cook

Birmingham, MI · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Collaborate with the Chef team and Culinary Director on recipe development and menu planning. Presentation and Quality * Decorate pastries and desserts, ensuring that the presentation is both ...

PARC DETROIT

Sous Chef

Detroit, MI · On-site

$65K - $74K/yr

Experience in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control preferred. * Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively coordinate kitchen operations. * ServSafe Food Handlers ...

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How much do recipe development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for recipe development in Detroit, MI is $48,877.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,900.00 and $54,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is recipe development?

Recipe development is the process of creating, testing, and refining recipes to achieve desired flavors, textures, and presentation. This involves experimenting with ingredients, cooking methods, and measurements to ensure the final dish is both delicious and reliable. Professionals in recipe development often work for food brands, magazines, or restaurants, ensuring recipes are innovative, accurate, and easy for others to follow. The process may also include considering dietary restrictions, nutrition, and food trends.

What are the qualifications to get a recipe development job?

The qualifications to get a recipe development job depend greatly on your career path. If you start in the restaurant or fine dining industry, you may get a book deal to write about your restaurant’s food or ingredients. This requires years of patience and success as a cook. Others study food science or nutrition in college or at a culinary institute. Other recipe developers may have no formal background in food or food science, but they combine their passion for cooking with their writing skills and develop recipes for their audience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in recipe development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Recipe Development, you need a strong culinary background, creativity in food pairing, and a solid understanding of nutrition and food science, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with recipe management software, food costing tools, and kitchen equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help you refine recipes and collaborate with chefs, clients, or brands. These skills ensure the creation of innovative, reliable, and appealing recipes that meet both culinary standards and consumer expectations.

What are some common challenges faced in a recipe development role, and how can they be managed?

One of the main challenges in recipe development is balancing creativity with practicality, as recipes must be both innovative and reproducible by home cooks or commercial kitchens. Developers often need to test multiple iterations to ensure consistency, flavor, and clarity in instructions. Managing feedback from taste testers, nutritionists, and editorial teams is also key, requiring strong communication and flexibility. Staying organized and documenting each version meticulously helps streamline the process and minimize errors.

How do you become a recipe developer?

To become a recipe developer, individuals typically gain culinary skills through formal education or hands-on experience in kitchens, and develop a strong understanding of food science and flavor pairing. Building a portfolio of tested recipes and proficiency with food styling and photography can also help establish credibility in the field.
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Infographic showing various Recipe Development job openings in Detroit, MI 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 $48,877 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Director of Culinary Development

Troy, MI • On-site

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace
Supermarkets and Grocery Stores • 201 - 500 employees
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Job description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts

Nino Salvaggio is currently searching for a new Director of Culinary Development to oversee all culinary operations of all locations. This position will require travel to all metro Detroit locations (Troy, Clinton Twp, St Clair Shores, Bloomfield and Livonia).

Responsibilities
  • Oversees all culinary recipe development and implementation in stores, producing build guides or step by step instructions for each store.
  • Maintains proper recipes in recipe computer system ensuring that changes in batch sizes are working properly.
  • Works with vendors to ensure we are receiving best negotiated pricing and quality products.
  • Ensures are products are made in accordance with all food safety laws and regulations.
  • Ensures that all transfers of products are being tracked and handled properly following company procedures.
  • Creates and maintains all main and side demo schedules ensuring that products are available at that time.
  • Determines and negotiates pricing for culinary items in company sales ad.
  • Contributes to party planning pricing and item selection ensuring that costs are in line with company guidelines.
  • Maintains Standard Operating Procedures Books for all culinary departments.
  • Maintains product packaging books ensure correct PLUs and containers are listed in each.
  • Assists in creating and maintaining cafe menus at each location.
  • Conducts store sanitation and quality walk throughs at each location.
  • Ensures product pricing in culinary departments are meeting the target gross profit.
  • Ensures inventory procedures are completed accurately and managers are ordering properly while following FIFO.
  • Ensures that culinary departments are following all shelf life procedures and scale labels are accurate with correct sell by dates and weight.
  • Monitors culinary managers to ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed.
  • Oversees all commissary operations ensuring that all recipes are being followed and standards are being kept.
  • Ensures that all culinary managers are maintaining Serv Safe certification and standards.
  • Assists in determining current menu selection in Gourmet to Go and monitors the display cases to ensure presentation is at company standards.
  • Ensures that all culinary departments are following the pull down process and no expired food is on display.
  • Ensures that coolers are properly rotated and dated and product placement is in accordance to food safety policies.
  • Assists in culinary social media content.
  • Evaluates equipment and renovation costs to keep kitchens up to date and in compliance.
  • Works with co-packers to ensure all culinary recipes are being followed to company specifications.
  • Handles customer service correspondences and issues as needed.
  • Evaluates movement reports for all culinary departments, communicating ideas to improve sales.
  • Ensures all culinary programs are kept up to date with all regulations and laws.
  • Plan, organize, direct and control all research and development activities and special projects with the assistance of General Managers, Department Managers and other supervisory personnel.
Qualifications
  • Must have culinary degree.
  • Must have multi-unit culinary experience.
  • Must have 10+ years experience in culinary.
  • Must have previous kitchen renovation experience.
  • Retail culinary experience preferred.
  • Must have great computer skills.
  • Must be organized and a multi-tasker.
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
  • Mut be able to stand for 8 or more hours at a time.

Compensation based on experience.

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