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Seasonal Product Development Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks ... Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for ...

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks ... Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for ...

Associate Product Development Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$122K - $152K/yr

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  • PTO

ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORTS TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER STATUS: EXEMPT ... Generate and maintain seasonal colorways per style, ensuring alignment with creative and ...

Associate Product Development Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$122K - $152K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORTS TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER STATUS: EXEMPT ... Generate and maintain seasonal colorways per style, ensuring alignment with creative and ...

Research & Development Chef

Provo, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development the R&D Chef will execute daily tasks ... Assists testing team and product management team to ensure quality execution of dessert recipes for ...

You'll own the full pipeline from first sketch to production-ready, and launch execution ... Lead the R&D pipeline for both new and core brands * Own the full recipe pipeline: menu outline → ...

Product Development Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $29.25/hr

The Product Development Associate role supports the Product Development Team in managing and tracking the development of seasonal products, ensuring that all developments meet calendar requirements ...

Culinary Developer, Culinary Development

Austin, TX · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Reporting to the Manager III of Culinary Development, this Culinary Development Chef delivers hands-on product development and data-driven support for prepared foods programs. You will partner ...

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How much do seasonal product development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for seasonal product development chef in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Product Development Chef vs Pastry Chef?

AspectSeasonal Product Development ChefPastry Chef
CredentialsCulinary degree, experience in product developmentCulinary degree, pastry specialization
Work EnvironmentFood manufacturing, product testing, seasonal menusBakery, restaurant, pastry shop
Employer & IndustryFood companies, seasonal product linesRestaurants, bakeries, hotels

The Seasonal Product Development Chef focuses on creating new seasonal food products for companies, often working in food manufacturing environments. In contrast, a Pastry Chef specializes in baking and pastry arts within restaurants or bakeries. While both roles require culinary skills and creativity, the Seasonal Product Development Chef emphasizes product innovation for seasonal offerings, whereas the Pastry Chef concentrates on pastry preparation and presentation.

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Product Development Specialist - Women's Footwear - Johnston & Murphy

Genesco

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Genesco rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

The Ideal Candidate
The Product Development Specialist, Women's Footwear, plays a key role in the seasonal product creation process, partnering closely with Design, Development, and Product Line Management. This hybrid role supports product development from concept through commercialization by managing product data, specifications, materials, and cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
How You Will Make an Impact
  • Serve as a key liaison between Design, Development, and Product Line Management (PLM) to support a seamless seasonal product creation process.
  • Create and maintain product specifications, line sheets, and product information within PLM systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinate the seasonal materials process, including material libraries, swatch management, sample material requests, and approval tracking.
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication of development updates, changes, approvals, and action items across internal and global partner teams.
  • Participate in fit sessions and milestone reviews; document findings and communicate feedback and direction to overseas development teams and factory partners.
  • Partner with the Johnston & Murphy Costing team to manage product costing, conduct seasonal cost analyses, and identify solutions to meet margin objectives.

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have
  • Bachelor's degree ideally in a related field of study.
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of footwear or accessories industry experience.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships both internally across departments and externally with suppliers.
  • Effective time/calendar management, highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving development cycles.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-specific tools such as Product Line Management and Development software.
  • Driven, self-starter with a desire to learn and grow their career.
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

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About Genesco

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Genesco Inc., based in Nashville, TN, US, is a publicly owned specialty retail company operating in the footwear, apparel, and accessories industry. The company was initially founded in 1924 as Jarman Shoe Company before eventually transitioning to its current name in 1959. Currently, it operates numerous retail stores in the US and Puerto Rico, including popular brands like Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, and Lids Sports Group. Genesco's mission is to be the leading specialty retailer in the footwear, headwear, and sports apparel industries through providing high quality products and demonstrating excellent customer service. Some of the company's notable achievements include the successful ownership and growth of multiple well-known fashion brands and a significant retail footprint in North America.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Nashville, TN, US

Year founded

1924

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