Culinary R&D Chef: Menu Innovation Leader

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks in year 5

5 days of sick time per year

Tuition Reimbursement ($2,500)

Adoption Assistance ($2,500)

25%-35% dining discount

Annual gift card for dining

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Research & Development Chef in Calabasas Hills, CA. You will create innovative menu concepts, refine core culinary elements, and ensure recipes meet quality and service standards for our brands.

You will collaborate with a team to balance creativity with practical execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while advancing culinary education and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in upscale casual dining or high-volume kitchens.
• Experience as an R&D chef creating new menu items.
• Understanding of casual and fine-dining standards.
• Advanced culinary skills and proper knife handling.
• Strong palate and basic food science knowledge.
• Knowledge of HAACP and sanitation procedures.
• Clear verbal and written communication; team collaboration.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Mathematical aptitude and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Commitment to workplace safety and clean best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, best-in-class menu recipes for high-volume settings.
• Collaborate to refine culinary elements upholding quality standards.
• Balance creativity with operational practicality for complex kitchens.
• Enhance existing recipes to improve quality and guest experience.
• Conduct yield, performance, and ingredient evaluations for menu decisions.
• Support culinary center training and organizational events.
• Stay current on culinary trends and techniques.
• Participate in culinary research trips to gather inspiration.
• Apply global insights to drive menu development.

Skills

Experience 3+ yrs

R&D chef experience

Food safety knowledge

HAACP knowledge

Knife skills

Taste proficiency

Sanitation procedures

Strong communication

MS Office

Math skills

Typing skills

Project management

Workplace safety

Education

Formal culinary training

ACF Certification

Serv-Safe Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Research & Development Chef in Calabasas Hills, CA. You will create innovative menu concepts, refine core culinary elements, and ensure recipes meet quality and service standards for our brands.

You will collaborate with a team to balance creativity with practical execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while advancing culinary education and guest experience.