Corporate Chef: Menu Innovation & Test Kitchen Lead

OHG Brands; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OHG Brands is seeking a Corporate Chef to drive product development, menu innovation, and culinary strategy across its global portfolio from the Atlanta, GA area. This role leads the test kitchen and collaborates with marketing, supply chain, QA, operations, and training to create costed recipes that enhance sales and profitability.

You will support field operations, manage external partners, and participate in events and media engagements, shaping OHG Brands' culinary direction.

Qualifications

• Experience in menu item development for multi-unit restaurant brands.
• Understanding of food and labor costs.
• Experience with consumer research and trend analysis to support strategy development.
• Strong written and verbal communication; interface with all levels of the organization and franchise owners.
• Ability to guide and manage external resource partners.
• Experience in cross-functional environments with collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all steps of the product development process from inspiration to formulation, including cost targets and operational constraints.
• Oversee the OHG Brands test kitchen, including inventory, ordering, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.
• Represent the brand in TV and PR appearances; assist in food styling for media shoots.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, QA, operations, and training to develop culinary strategy and new products.

Skills

Menu item development

Cost management knowledge

Consumer research & trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

External partner management

Influence decision making

Education

Culinary Education

Job description

OHG Brands is seeking a Corporate Chef to drive product development, menu innovation, and culinary strategy across its global portfolio from the Atlanta, GA area. This role leads the test kitchen and collaborates with marketing, supply chain, QA, operations, and training to create costed recipes that enhance sales and profitability.

You will support field operations, manage external partners, and participate in events and media engagements, shaping OHG Brands' culinary direction.