Chef Research & Development
Core
Leading culinary innovation from concept to operational approval, creating scalable food and beverage experiences for permanent menus, seasonal events, and intellectual properties.
Role type
Senior IC Chef, Research & Development
Builds
Innovative food and beverage products for theme parks, resorts, and entertainment venues
Domain
Hospitality + Culinary Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (recipes, menus, SOPs)
Required skills
Culinary strategy, recipe development, product costing, yield studies, shelf-life testing, operational validation, project management, supplier evaluation, food safety compliance, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Certified Executive Chef (CEC), experience in theme parks or multi-unit hospitality
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, recipe management software
Responsibilities
Develop culinary strategies aligning with business goals; conduct bench testing, sensory evaluations, and yield studies; create standardized recipes and product specifications; coordinate pilot testing and venue field trials; mentor team members; ensure compliance with HACCP and allergen management; present concepts to executive leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC