Director of Menu Development

Culver Franchising System, LLC; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restoration Fridays

Job summary

Culver Franchising System, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Menu Development to drive long-term menu strategy, innovation, and culinary team development across Culver’s operations. You will connect guest insights, brand priorities, and market trends to strengthen relevance and growth.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Business, Marketing or Hospitality with 10+ years of relevant experience, plus 3+ years leading teams in menu strategy, product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Business, Marketing or Hospitality and 10+ years relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Leadership experience in menu strategy, culinary innovation, product development, or related discipline in the restaurant industry.
• Has 3+ years of relevant people-management responsibilities.

Skills

Menu strategy leadership

Culinary innovation

Product development

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Business, Marketing or Hospitality

Job description

Culver Franchising System, LLC is looking for an experienced Director of Menu Development to lead long-term menu strategy, innovation, and culinary team development. By connecting guest insights, brand priorities, operational realities, and market trends, this role will shape the Culver’s menu to strengthen brand relevance, support restaurant success, and drive sustainable growth.

If you are someone who:

• has a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Business, Marketing or Hospitality and 10+ years relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• has leadership experience in menu strategy, culinary innovation, product development, or related discipline in the restaurant industry
• has 3+ years of relevant people-management responsibilities
• would enjoy the opportunity to work with a growing brand and business...

…then we want you to join our team!

We offer workplace flexibility including a remote or hybrid work model and flexible work hours with the added benefit of "Restoration Fridays." This role also includes a generous incentive bonus based on business results and individual success.