What is a culinary development manager?

A Culinary Development Manager is responsible for creating and developing new food products, menu items, or recipes for restaurants, food manufacturers, or hospitality businesses. They combine culinary expertise with market trends to innovate and improve offerings that appeal to customers. This role often involves overseeing kitchen staff, coordinating with suppliers, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with marketing teams. Culinary Development Managers also monitor food safety standards and help train staff on new recipes or techniques.