Ready to move beyond basic kitchen prep and own the entire culinary creation process?
In this role, you won't just develop custom sauces—you will design the complete finished dish to show clients exactly how the product shines on a menu.
We are seeking a creative culinary professional who bridges the gap between traditional Japanese culinary techniques and modern, innovative food trends. You will work directly with key client accounts, present your custom creations, and drive product innovation from concept to commercialization.
Salary:85-90K
Working Hour: Day Shift, M-F, 8am-4:30pm (Exempt)
Key Responsibilities
- Custom Sauce & Menu Application Development (70%)
- Formulate new, custom sauce recipes based on client requests.
- Create complete, finished dishes (menu applications) to showcase product versatility.
- Manage recipe target costs and explore new raw ingredients with procurement.
- Collaborate with Production and QA/QC teams to scale recipes for manufacturing.
- Sales Presentations & Client Support (30%)
- Join sales meetings to deliver hands-on tasting presentations and culinary demonstrations.
- Refine flavors and recipes based on direct client feedback.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Chef with dedicated R&D / Product Development exposure.
- Proven track record in a restaurant setting crafting fully realized dishes, not just standalone components.
- Strong mastery of traditional Japanese cuisine combined with a flair for modern, progressive Japanese food concepts.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills to pitch concepts directly to corporate clients and internal teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A culinary professional looking to transition kitchen experience into corporate R&D.
- Driven by seeing custom-developed products scaled and distributed across major food channels.
- A collaborative team player who excels at cross-functional communication with Sales, Production, and Quality Control
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- R & D Chef: 5 years (Required)
- Chef at Japanese restaurants: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
