Remote Culinary Consultant

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Flexible hours

Remote work from anywhere

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Culinary Consultant to provide expert guidance remotely. You will advise on menu development, recipe optimization, and food costing while researching trends and presenting actionable recommendations to clients.

This flexible role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with diverse teams, and the ability to work independently on multiple projects from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in culinary arts, restaurant management, or food product development.
• Expertise in menu creation, costing, and profitability analysis.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough market research and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consultation on menu development, recipe optimization, and food costing.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and consumer preferences.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Advise on operational efficiency, kitchen layout, and food service best practices.
• Collaborate remotely with clients and internal teams to meet project goals.
• Offer insights into sustainable sourcing and innovative food concepts.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food costing

Market research

Report writing

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Culinary Consultant to provide expert advice and strategic guidance on a remote basis. In this role, you will leverage your deep understanding of culinary trends, menu development, and operational efficiency to assist various projects and clients. You will conduct research, provide detailed reports, and offer actionable recommendations to enhance their food offerings and operational strategies. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to work flexibly from anywhere, contributing their expertise to diverse culinary challenges and helping businesses elevate their gastronomic presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consultation on menu development , recipe optimization, and food costing for diverse client needs.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging culinary trends and consumer preferences.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations with actionable recommendations for clients.
• Advise on operational efficiency, kitchen layout, and best practices in food service management.
• Collaborate remotely with clients and internal teams to achieve project objectives.
• Offer insights into sustainable sourcing, menu engineering, and innovative food concepts.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in culinary arts , restaurant management, or food product development.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu creation, costing, and profitability analysis.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough market research and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate for consulting services.
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects.
• Exposure to diverse culinary businesses and innovative concepts.
• Build your portfolio with impactful consulting engagements.