Menu Innovation & QA Manager – Japanese Cuisine

Triup, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international restaurant company is seeking an experienced Product Development & Quality Assurance Manager to lead menu innovation, recipe development, food cost analysis, and product quality initiatives.

This role focuses on developing new menu items, standardizing recipes, creating training materials, and supporting successful menu rollout across corporate and franchise locations, with a strong emphasis on Japanese-inspired concepts and operational feasibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Hospitality Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10+ years in restaurant product development, culinary innovation, or related food service field.
• Experience developing recipes from concept through commercial implementation.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, ingredient sourcing, and restaurant operations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research food trends and consumer preferences in Japanese, international, and casual dining markets.
• Develop new menu items, seasonal offerings, and product enhancements.
• Create standardized recipes, preparation procedures, and product specifications.
• Develop menu implementation plans for corporate and franchise locations.
• Visit corporate locations to evaluate product quality and recipe execution.
• Verify compliance with recipes and preparation standards.
• Partner with Operations and Area Managers to improve execution standards.
• Create recipe manuals, preparation guides, and training materials.
• Support training programs and menu launches.
• Coordinate with U.S. and international stakeholders on product initiatives.

Skills

Restaurant product development

Menu development

Food cost analysis

Quality assurance

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A well-established international restaurant company is seeking an experienced Product Development & Quality Assurance Manager to lead menu innovation, recipe development, food cost analysis, and product quality initiatives.

This role focuses on developing new menu items, standardizing recipes, creating training materials, and supporting successful menu rollout across corporate and franchise locations, with a strong emphasis on Japanese-inspired concepts and operational feasibility.