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Senior Development Chef Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Consultant Development Chef (TEMP)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$78K - $108K/yr

Job Overview The Senior Manager, Culinary will manage kitchen operations for Bloomingdale ... Menu Development: Roll out standardized menus for each business model inclusive of guides and best ...

Senior Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

We are seeking a passionate, skill driven & dedicated senior sous chef to join our team! This is a ... Contribute to menu development * Paid time off * Room for growth * Commuter benefits * Offsite ...

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We are seeking a passionate, skill driven & dedicated senior sous chef to join our team! This is a ... Contribute to menu development * Paid time off * Room for growth * Commuter benefits * Offsite ...

Development of complex, balanced sauces suitable for luxury dining * Strong command of modern ... Ability to work closely with senior management and stakeholders to align culinary output with ...

LD - Sous Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

... development, scheduling, inventory management, labor management, and maintaining the highest ... Scope The Sous Chef is a senior kitchen leader with authority over Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and ...

Senior Sous Chef

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Overview The Sous Chef runs the kitchen. This role is the Executive Chef's second and the person ... It is also a developmental role. We are looking for cooks who want to run their own kitchen ...

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Senior Sous Chefs / Executive Chefs in all kitchen operations and ... Support menu development, specials, and seasonal changes * Communicate effectively with FOH and ...

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Senior Sous Chefs / Executive Chefs in all kitchen operations and ... Support menu development, specials, and seasonal changes * Communicate effectively with FOH and ...

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How much do senior development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior development chef in New York is $158,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,100.00 and $188,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior development chef?

A Senior Development Chef is responsible for creating and developing new food products, improving existing recipes, and ensuring they meet market trends, customer preferences, and business objectives. They work closely with food manufacturers, restaurant chains, and suppliers to innovate and refine products. This role involves researching ingredients, testing recipes, and collaborating with teams to bring concepts from ideas to production while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with food safety standards.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a senior development chef?

As a Senior Development Chef, your typical day involves creating and testing new recipes, working with product development teams, and collaborating closely with marketing, procurement, and production departments. You will oversee kitchen operations during trials, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and fine-tune recipes for large-scale production. The role frequently requires presenting concepts to clients or internal stakeholders and staying ahead of culinary trends to maintain a competitive edge. Balancing hands-on kitchen innovation with project management and cross-departmental communication is a key part of this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the senior development chef position?

A Senior Development Chef needs advanced culinary skills, significant experience in menu development, and a strong understanding of food trends and manufacturing processes, often supported by a relevant culinary qualification. Familiarity with recipe management software, food safety certifications, and product development systems is frequently required. Leadership, creativity, and excellent project management abilities are essential soft skills for success in this collaborative and innovative environment. These capabilities ensure the creation of commercially viable, high-quality products that meet client needs and industry standards.

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Consultant Development Chef (TEMP)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

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Network Security • 1 - 10 employees

$78K - $108K/yr

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Posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Implement a culinary strategy that modernizes and elevates Bloomingdale's Food & Beverage division

  • Oversee menu development, procurement, inventory management, and standardize kitchen operations

  • Ensure food quality, safety, and compliance while managing team training and vendor relationships


Job description

About

Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Across all brand touchpoints—from Bloomingdales.com to our newest small store concept, Bloomie’s—everyone plays a critical role bringing our mission to life. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity of background, thought and opinion. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative, while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Culinary will manage kitchen operations for Bloomingdale’s national portfolio of owned restaurants. This leader will spearhead the execution of culinary strategies that evolve and refine our Food & Beverage offerings across all business models and units, elevating the total Bloomingdale’s brand. This role requires a proven leader with a passion for culinary arts and a demonstrated track record of driving operational excellence within a multi-unit food & beverage landscape. Primary responsibilities include menu development, procurement, cost management, food safety, team development, and training.

Essential Functions
  • Culinary Program: Implement a culinary strategy that modernizes and elevates Bloomingdale’s Food & Beverage division
  • Menu Development: Roll out standardized menus for each business model inclusive of guides and best practices for procurement, recipes, nutrition, and plating
  • Kitchen Operations: Oversee BOH operations including, but not limited to, food procurement, storage, inventory management, preparation, and waste management.Standardize kitchen operations by implementing line checks, cleaning schedules, opening/closing checklists, prep sheets, order guides, and waste logs.
  • Quality Control: Implement and maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and taste that exceed customer expectations and build brand reputation
  • Team Leadership: Serve as a mentor and trainer of the BOH staff and a collaborator to the FOH staff to ensure a cohesive expression of the Food & Beverage division’s brand strategy
  • Food Safety and Compliance: Ensure total division understanding of, and adherence to, all food safety regulations, health codes, policies, and procedures
  • Vendor Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with 3rd party vendors that elevate our food & beverage offering and drive down costs
  • P&L Leadership: Directly own and manage BOH expenses (supply, food, and liquor costs) ensuring unit profitability
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university.
  • 5+ years direct experience.
  • Familiarity of all BOH positions with extensive experience as an executive or corporate chef.
  • Demonstrated technical skill set and knowledge of current food trends.
  • Extensive knowledge of food safety standards.Servesafe Manager Certificate or its equivalent required Demonstrated knowledge of food industry finance, production, purchasing, & sustainability.
  • Multi-unit management experience in a full- service restaurant operation. Ability to drive Back of House and Front of House standards with demonstrated multi-unit experience.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports, procedure manuals and recipes.
  • Understanding of P&L statements, food cost and payroll budgets.
  • Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically.
  • Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines at many levels.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and Company needs.
  • Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner.
  • Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.
  • Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and Company needs.
Essential Physical Requirements
  • Requires prolonged periods of sitting, with occasional standing
  • Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
  • Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception and focus adjustment.
  • Frequently lift/move up to 30lbs.
  • This position is exposed to high levels of heat within an enclosed space

This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Macy’s, Inc.: including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury: is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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