Creative R&D Chef: Menu Innovation in High-Volume Kitchens

The Cheesecake Factory

Calabasas (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits from day one
401K with company match
Vacation time
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Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Dining discount
Gift card program

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory in Calabasas Hills, CA, is seeking a Research & Development Chef to create innovative menu concepts for The Cheesecake Factory and Grand Lux Cafe. You will lead culinary development, collaborate on quality standards, and ensure recipes are practical for high-volume kitchens.

Requirements include 3+ years in upscale dining and 1+ year in R&D; HACCP knowledge, strong taste skills, and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years working experience in upscale casual dining and high-volume restaurant environments.
  • 1+ years working experience as a Research & Development chef creating new menu items.
  • Understanding of casual dining and high-end food quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Create innovative, best-in-class menu recipes designed for high-volume restaurant environments.
  • Collaborate in defining and refining culinary elements that uphold quality standards.
  • Balance creativity with operational practicality for complex kitchens.
  • Enhance existing recipes to improve quality and guest experience.
  • Conduct yield, performance, and product evaluations on ingredients.

Skills

Culinary development
High-volume kitchens
Food science
HAACP knowledge
Strong communication
Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Formal culinary training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory in Calabasas Hills, CA, is seeking a Research & Development Chef to create innovative menu concepts for The Cheesecake Factory and Grand Lux Cafe. You will lead culinary development, collaborate on quality standards, and ensure recipes are practical for high-volume kitchens.

Requirements include 3+ years in upscale dining and 1+ year in R&D; HACCP knowledge, strong taste skills, and excellent communication are essential.

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