Culinary Innovation Lead - Menu Development & Tastings

US02 Solina USA Inc.; Eastvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina USA in Eastvale (CA) is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to support Culinary and Kitchen Innovation, driving recipe development and execution to deliver standout menu items.

You will oversee tastings, manage weekly demonstrations, coordinate kitchen staff schedules, and ensure sanitation, organization, and safety across the Eastvale center. The role requires leadership, teaching ability, and keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or formal apprenticeship program.
• A minimum of 5 years’ culinary and kitchen operations experience.
• Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recipe creation, organization and development.
• Assemble and execute recipes daily.
• Coordinate and execute weekly tastings of new and focus menu items.
• Eastvale facilities sanitation, cleanliness, organization, and maintenance.
• Coordinate and manage all special events hosted at Solina and offsite as needed.
• Manage Eastvale kitchen, including work schedules, labor expense and development.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teaching

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Solina USA in Eastvale (CA) is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to support Culinary and Kitchen Innovation, driving recipe development and execution to deliver standout menu items.

You will oversee tastings, manage weekly demonstrations, coordinate kitchen staff schedules, and ensure sanitation, organization, and safety across the Eastvale center. The role requires leadership, teaching ability, and keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.