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Mexican Sugar Addison

Executive Chef

Plano, TX

$75K - $95K/yr

Continuing education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the ... Develop the foundation of the Mexican Sugar culinary future through training and development of the ...

Mexican Sugar

Executive Chef

Plano, TX · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

... research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the curve. • Develop the ... and development of the next generation of Chefs. • Influence the individual restaurants through ...

Koch Industries

Associate - Asset Management

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Your Job Koch Real Estate Investments (KREI) is seeking an Asset Management Associate to help ... Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform asset strategy and business planning Who ...

Koch

Software/Integration Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Research, identify and resolve escalated end-user issues, system discrepancies, and partners with ... At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ...

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Iff

Seasonings Scientist/Research Chef

Carrollton, TX · On-site

Conduct bench-top development, pilot plant trials, and scale-up activities to support successful ... Prior working experience in an R&D corporate environment a huge plus. * Experience developing ...

Posted today

Wild Fork Foods

Store Team Lead

Prosper, TX

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

You will also provide a personal chef and friendly butcher experience to all guests. By thinking ... Research emerging products and use information to update the store's merchandise * Create reports ...

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How much do research development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for research development chef in Dallas, TX is $100,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,700.00 and $115,200.00 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 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.

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Infographic showing various Research Development Chef job openings in Dallas, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,698 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Executive Chef

Mexican Sugar Addison

Plano, TX

$75K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Salary Range Commensurate w/Experience:

$75k-$95k / year

(plus, monthly profit share)

BENEFITS:

• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

• UP TO 17 DAYS OF PTO WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS

• 401K MATCH

• INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS

• FREE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Mexican Sugar is a Pan-Latin restaurant offering refined dishes that are as bold in flavor as they are elegant in presentation. Everything is made from scratch and prepared with authentic ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

At Mexican Sugar, the Executive Chef takes guests on a delicious journey through Latin American cuisine. This culinary maestro recognizes that the passion and knowledge of everyone in the kitchen is crucial to creating exceptional dishes. Always staying ahead of culinary trends, they lead the market instead of following it. By incorporating fresh ingredients and beautifully plating each dish, they enhance and execute a menu that drives top and bottom-line restaurant performance. An essential trait of the ideal EC is a deep passion for Latin cultures and the incredible variety of flavors, aromas, and experiences they offer. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of high-volume, Latin-inspired restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the General Manager and Director of Culinary, executing, and driving the culinary direction through a deep understanding of the brand DNA of Mexican Sugar

• Ownership of the food menu including food cost and team to execute it.

• Deployment of new menu items and menu rollouts regulatory and compliance requisites

• Product quality and execution of new menu items

• Continuing education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the curve.

• Develop the foundation of the Mexican Sugar culinary future through training and development of the next generation of Chefs.

• Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration. Hold the culinary team to a high level of accountability for results.

• Provide leadership in the areas of culinary safety, sanitation, and product education.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of the following: culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts & implementation of kitchen systems

• A reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with a proven ability to successfully develop and lead teams.

• The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others.

• Strong understanding of restaurant systems

• High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy, an entrepreneurial sensibility, high energy with a focus on detail

• Live within reasonable driving distance to one of our current restaurants

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