Responsibilities

The R&D Chef will create and test innovative menu items that align with the brand identity and customer preferences. They will organize and lead tastings for the executive team, presenting new dishes with clear culinary rationale. The role includes writing, documenting, and refining recipes to ensure consistency across multiple locations. The chef must be well-versed in diverse cuisines and global flavors, adapting them for a fast-casual concept. They will train kitchen teams on new recipes, techniques, and execution standards to ensure quality and consistency. Additionally, the R&D Chef will collaborate with the Supply Chain team to source quality ingredients while optimizing food costs and work closely with Operations to ensure new dishes can be executed efficiently at scale.