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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

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Executive Chef

Richmond, VA · On-site

$75K - $85K/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 ...

SHAMIN HOTELS MASTER

Executive Chef

Norfolk, VA

$61.60K - $84.90K/yr

Whether you're interested in front-line operations, corporate management, or hotel development, we ... Research new products and develop an analysis of the cost and profit benefits. Review new ...

JANUS Research Group

Cloud Engineer

Radford, VA · On-site

$53 - $70.75/hr

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the IT Services and Support (ITSS ... JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also ...

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How much do research development chef jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for research development chef in Virginia is $100,921.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,800.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Research Development Chef position, and why are they important?

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 are the typical daily responsibilities of a Research Development Chef?

As a Research Development Chef, your day often involves creating and testing new recipes, refining existing products, and collaborating with food scientists and marketing teams on product concepts. You'll also conduct sensory evaluations, oversee kitchen trials, and ensure that all recipes meet quality, safety, and cost parameters. Working closely with other chefs, suppliers, and sometimes clients, you help bring innovative food ideas from the test kitchen to commercial production. The role is dynamic and hands-on, blending creative culinary work with research and project management tasks.
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Infographic showing various Research Development Chef job openings in Virginia as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $100,921 per year, or $48.5 per hour.
Regional Chef - Texas Live!/Corporate Catering

Regional Chef - Texas Live!/Corporate Catering

The Cordish Companies

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Live! destinations are among the highest-profile sports, entertainment, hotel, and gaming projects in the country. Each one delivers our signature blend of excitement, design, amenities, and customer service.
In major U.S. cities, Live! destinations are the most-visited ones in their respective regions, attracting more than 55 million people per year. Live! embodies the special flair and culture of each community while offering residents and visitors a mix of best-in-class local, regional, and national dining, entertainment, and hospitality. Live! invites people into the energy and excitement of electric environments. Concerts. In-person performances. Festivals. Community events. Watch parties.
What we offer:
Comprehensive group health insurance benefits for team members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits include:

  • Basic Life Insurance fully employer paid
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability fully employer paid
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with employer contribution.
  • Training and pathways for career growth.
  • Annual Merit Based Pay Increases.
  • Discretionary performance bonuses.
Role description: The Regional Chef - Texas Live!/Corporate Catering is responsible for overseeing and enhancing culinary operations at Texas Live! In Arlington, TX and across multiple locations that have a high-volume catering and private event business. The role involves developing and standardizing menus, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation, maintaining consistent culinary standards, and fostering the growth of culinary team.
Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Assistant Vice President of Culinary on recipe research, development, and execution to include LTO offerings and new menu implementation.
  • Standardize recipes and food presentation across all locations in the vertical.
  • Record, maintain, and update recipe database.
  • Support large private events and other caterings.
  • Create and manage BOH systems for locations in vertical.
  • Control food COGS within budget.
  • Control BOH labor costs within budget.
  • Train and support culinary teams within vertical, including during new openings.
  • Train BOH team on sanitation and safety standards, and ensure they are enforced.
  • Travel regularly to vertical locations to train and mentor BOH team and audit kitchen operations, hygiene, and safety standards.
Qualifications:
  • Experience as a Chef or Senior Culinary Manager, preferably in a multi-location or regional capacity.
  • Background or experience in high volume catering.
  • Exceptional culinary skills, with a strong portfolio of creative and diverse dishes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
  • Ability to travel within the vertical as required.
  • Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions.
Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is not accepting unsolicited resume from search firms for this position. Search firms who submit candidates for this position are not eligible for compensation, even if the candidate is successfully hired.
This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required for this job.
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