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TD Garden - Delaware North

Sous Chef

Boston, MA

$76K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development * Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department ...

Delaware North

Sous Chef, TD Garden

Boston, MA · On-site

$56K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development * Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department ...

Delaware North

Sous Chef, TD Garden

Boston, MA

$56K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development * Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department ...

Delaware North

Sous Chef, TD Garden

Boston, MA

$56K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development * Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department ...

Sally's Apizza

Culinary Operations Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

This role oversees all aspects of culinary operations, including menu development, recipe execution, cost management, quality control, and staff training. Additionally, this position plays a critical ...

Gecko Hospitality

Executive Chef

Needham, MA

$110K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

Extensive menu development and recipe creation experience * Experience designing efficient kitchen layouts and operational workflows * Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, mentor ...

TD Garden - Delaware North

Sous Chef

Boston, MA

$76K - $96K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development * Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department ...

Sally's Apizza

Culinary Operations Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

This role oversees all aspects of culinary operations, including menu development, recipe execution, cost management, quality control, and staff training. Additionally, this position plays a critical ...

Equum Medical

Executive Chef I

Roslindale, MA · On-site

$74K - $103K/yr

... recipe development, ensuring appropriateness related to ingredients, flavor, cost, and resident nutrition requirements Ensure all recipes in the Computrition database are accurate with respect to ...

Equum Medical

Executive Chef I

Dedham, MA · On-site

$73K - $101K/yr

... recipe development, ensuring appropriateness related to ingredients, flavor, cost, and resident nutrition requirements Ensure all recipes in the Computrition database are accurate with respect to ...

Compass Group

Senior Wellness Coordinator (RD)

Boston, MA · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage menu and recipe development and ensure accurate nutrient analyses. * Training: Lead implementation of wellness initiatives and provide ongoing training and support for assigned accounts to ...

Compass Group

Senior Wellness Coordinator

Boston, MA · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage menu and recipe development and ensure accurate nutrient analyses. * Training: Lead implementation of wellness initiatives and provide ongoing training and support for assigned accounts to ...

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How much do recipe development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for recipe development in Somerville, MA is $58,294.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,400.00 and $65,500.00 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 Somerville, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,294 per year, or $28 per hour.

Sous Chef

TD Garden - Delaware North

Boston, MA

$76K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our team at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts—home to world-class sports and entertainment.

In this role, you’ll partner with the Executive Chef to lead high-volume culinary operations, deliver exceptional food quality, and inspire a dynamic team in one of the most iconic venues in the country. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, elevate the guest experience, and make an impact in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

If you’re a passionate culinary leader who thrives under pressure and is driven to innovate, develop talent, and execute at a high level, we want to hear from you.

Comprehensive relocation assistance is provided!

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $76,700 – $96,600 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
What will you do?
  • Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation
  • Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environment
  • Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development
  • Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies
More about you
  • Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous supervisory responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operation
  • Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team
  • Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation
  • Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel
  • Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
  • Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels
Shift details

Days
Evenings
Holidays
Evenings as needed
Weekends

Who we are

Delaware North purchased the historic Boston Garden in 1975 and later constructed its successor, TD Garden, and neighboring The Hub on Causeway, both of which we continue to own and operate. As New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 200 events annually with over 3.5 million visitors.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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