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How much do remote culinary librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote culinary librarian in the United States is $65,193.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Culinary Librarian vs Remote Food Research Specialist?

AspectRemote Culinary LibrarianRemote Food Research Specialist
Required credentialsLibrary science degree, culinary knowledgeFood science degree, research experience
Work environmentLibraries, culinary institutions, online platformsResearch labs, food companies, online research
Employer industryLibraries, culinary schools, museumsFood manufacturing, research firms, academia
Common search intentAccessing culinary resources, managing collectionsConducting food research, data analysis

The Remote Culinary Librarian primarily manages culinary collections and provides access to culinary resources, often within libraries or educational institutions. In contrast, the Remote Food Research Specialist focuses on conducting food-related research and data analysis for food companies or research organizations. While both roles require knowledge of food and research skills, their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

What are Remote Culinary Librarians?

Remote Culinary Librarians are information professionals who specialize in organizing, managing, and providing access to culinary resources such as cookbooks, food history archives, recipes, and gastronomic literature—all while working from a remote location. They support researchers, chefs, food writers, and culinary students by curating digital collections, answering reference questions, and maintaining databases related to food and cooking. These professionals combine expertise in library science with a strong knowledge of culinary arts to help users efficiently find and use specialized culinary information online.

Can you make 6 figures as a librarian?

Remote culinary librarians typically do not earn six-figure salaries, as librarian roles generally have median incomes below that level. Achieving a six-figure income may require advanced positions, specialized skills, or additional certifications, and is less common in standard librarian roles. Salary potential varies based on experience, employer, and geographic location, even for remote positions.

How does a Remote Culinary Librarian typically collaborate with chefs, researchers, and other culinary professionals?

A Remote Culinary Librarian often works closely with chefs, food historians, and culinary researchers by curating, organizing, and providing access to specialized culinary collections and resources. Collaboration may involve virtual meetings to understand specific information needs, digital resource sharing, and assisting with research projects or menu development. The role frequently requires clear communication and adaptability to support diverse culinary teams, ensuring that both historical and modern culinary knowledge is easily accessible, even in a remote environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Culinary Librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Culinary Librarian, you need expertise in library science, culinary literature, and information organization, typically supported by a master's degree in library science and familiarity with culinary resources. Proficiency with digital library management systems, online databases, and cataloguing standards like MARC or RDA is essential. Strong research abilities, attention to detail, and effective virtual communication skills help you support patrons and collaborate remotely. These skills are crucial for efficiently curating, maintaining, and providing access to specialized culinary collections in a digital environment.
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Infographic showing various Remote Culinary Librarian job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,193 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER (REMOTE)

Compass Group

Redwood City, CA • On-site, Remote

$80K - $90K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,053 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

291st of 425 rated business services

Job description

Position Title: DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER - REMOTE - USA 

Salary:  $80000 - $90000 / yr

Other Forms of Compensation:  

Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER to join our team.The Digital Asset Manager is the owner and librarian of Bon Appetit's photography, video, and other digital assets. You will manage our Cloudinary digital asset management (DAM) system end to end - from uploading and tagging assets using the established archival structure to ensuring fast, accurate retrieval for stakeholders. You will also perform hands-on image editing (crop, color correction, adjustments, and resizing) in Adobe Photoshop, uphold metadata standards and usage rights, and provide white-glove support to the Communications, Food Education, Image & Style, Proposal, and Wellness teams. Please note - this is a REMOTE BASED role with occasional travel. Opportunity for hybrid if based in Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities:

DAM Ownership: Serve as Cloudinary system owner, maintaining folder structure, taxonomy, metadata standards (IPTC/XMP/EXIF), naming conventions, permissions, and asset lifecycle policies. Partner with Product and IT on integrations and with the Director of Content Development on WordPress media library organization and SEO best practices.

Intake & Quality Control: Upload and tag photography, video, logos, and illustrations; perform quality checks on resolution, color profile, cropping, and compression. Execute bulk updates via CSV, de-duplicate assets, and generate derivatives for web, social, and print.

Editing & Production: Use Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom/Bridge for cropping, color correction, retouching, and resizing. Create video thumbnails and title cards; maintain brand-standard presets in partnership with Image & Style.

Stakeholder Service: Fulfill image requests across corporate departments with defined SLAs. Build curated collections for campaigns, RFPs, events, and press. Train contributors and develop user guides and how-to resources.

Rights & Compliance: Track usage rights, licenses, expirations, and model/prop releases. Enforce brand guidelines and accessibility standards. Coordinate with Legal on licensing and vendor agreements.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5+ years in digital asset management, archival science, or content operations
  • Hands-on Cloudinary (or equivalent DAM) experience
  • Advanced Adobe Photoshop proficiency; working knowledge of Lightroom/Bridge
  • Strong metadata, taxonomy, file format, and color profile knowledge
  • WordPress proficiency; strong attention to detail and customer-service orientation

Preferred: Experience with proposal/communications/brand teams; video workflow knowledge; CSV/bulk upload or scripting experience; food/hospitality industry background; familiarity with Jira or Asana.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1528078

Bon Appetit 

Johanna P Heidler 

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