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Research Development Chef Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Collaborate on seasonal menu development and R&D alongside the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine * Document recipes and plating standards to ensure accurate replication and execution * Maintain and ...

Sous Chef

Nashville, TN

$48K - $65K/yr

Collaborate on seasonal menu development and R&D alongside the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine * Document recipes and plating standards to ensure accurate replication and execution * Maintain and ...

Sous Chef

Nashville, TN

$48K - $65K/yr

Collaborate on seasonal menu development and R&D alongside the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine * Document recipes and plating standards to ensure accurate replication and execution * Maintain and ...

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Sous Chef

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain ... research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous ...

Lead tasting, testing, and R&D processes to ensure dishes meet the highest standards of flavor ... Mentor sous chefs and key culinary leaders to build long-term bench strength. * Lead by example ...

Certified Research Chef or Certified Culinary Scientist preferred * Product Development experience for Food Manufacturing required; 3 years minimum * Culinary experience in a restaurant kitchen or ...

Certified Research Chef or Certified Culinary Scientist preferred * Product Development experience for Food Manufacturing required; 3 years minimum * Culinary experience in a restaurant kitchen or ...

Certified Research Chef or Certified Culinary Scientist preferred * Product Development experience for Food Manufacturing required; 3 years minimum * Culinary experience in a restaurant kitchen or ...

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

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Research Development Chef information

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a research development chef?

To thrive as a Research Development Chef, you need comprehensive culinary expertise, a deep understanding of food science, and often a degree in culinary arts or food technology. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, recipe management software, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is highly valuable. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and strong collaboration abilities help you excel when designing innovative recipes and working with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure you can successfully develop new food products that meet both culinary standards and market demands.

What does a research development chef do?

A Research Development Chef is responsible for creating, testing, and refining new food products, recipes, and menu items, often for restaurants, food manufacturers, or retail brands. They blend culinary creativity with food science and market trends to develop innovative and scalable food concepts. Their role involves experimenting with ingredients, improving flavors, ensuring product consistency, and considering factors like cost, nutrition, and production feasibility.

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$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Momotaro Nashville | In partnership with Chef Gene Kato & Boka Restaurant Group


Momotaro Nashville, from Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence winner Chef Gene Kato & Boka Restaurant Group, brings an authentic and refined Japanese dining experience to Nashville. Rooted in tradition yet shaped by modern culinary culture, Momotaro is known for pristine sushi, robata-grilled specialties, and a thoughtfully curated beverage program — all delivered within a striking, high-energy space.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner directly with the Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations and uphold Momotaro’s culinary standards
  • Oversee food production and execution to ensure consistency, quality, and visual excellence on every plate
  • Assist in ordering, inventory management, and par systems to maintain cost controls and minimize waste
  • Contribute to scheduling, labor management, and strategic cuts to support financial performance
  • Support recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management of BOH team members
  • Participate in manager meetings and maintain open communication with culinary and upper management teams
  • Collaborate on seasonal menu development and R&D alongside the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine
  • Document recipes and plating standards to ensure accurate replication and execution
  • Maintain and continuously refine BOH systems, including prep lists, line checks, temp logs, order guides, and daily walkthroughs
  • Enforce strict health, sanitation, and safety standards across the kitchen
  • Proactively address kitchen challenges with professionalism, urgency, and sound judgment
  • Review and understand monthly P&L statements to align culinary execution with financial goals

Who You Are
  • A strong, steady kitchen leader who leads by example
  • Highly organized and confident in high-volume environments
  • Patient, empathetic, and team-oriented
  • Detail-driven with high standards of cleanliness and execution
  • Comfortable balancing operational leadership with hands-on production
  • Committed to coaching, developing, and holding teams accountable

What We’re Looking For
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a Sous Chef role
  • Experience managing labor, inventory, and cost controls
  • Proven leadership in a high-volume or production-driven environment
  • Strong understanding of BOH systems and operational structure
  • A collaborative partner to the Executive Chef
  • Passion for hospitality, craft, and continuous improvement

Why Momotaro Nashville
  • Join the opening team of a celebrated, chef-driven concept
  • Work alongside Chef Gene Kato and Boka Restaurant Group, a James Beard Award-winning hospitality group
  • Be part of a culture rooted in craft, discipline, and genuine hospitality
  • Grow within a collaborative, high-standard BOH leadership team

Benefits & Perks:
Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, life insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) program, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!


Physical Requirements:

  • Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, & cleaning chemicals
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces
  • Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments


If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!

More detail about Momotaro - Nashville part of BOKA Restaurant Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/938407-Momotaro---Nashville