R&D Chef: Menu Innovation & Launch

Workstream; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVIBOWL in New York seeks an R&D Chef – Menu Innovation to own the full product-development lifecycle from concept to store launch. You will test, validate, and refine menu items, balancing flavor with cost and scalability.

You will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and Brand teams to translate product attributes into consumer-facing concepts. You will lead hands-on development, collaborate with China-based teams as needed, and travel to test kitchens and markets to ensure

Qualifications

• Professional culinary experience with hands-on cooking
• Demonstrated experience in menu development and product commercialization
• Experience in fast-casual, multi-unit environments preferred
• Strong ability to move products from concept through testing and launch
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new menu items including proteins, sauces, toppings, sides, bowls, snacks and LTOs
• Lead hands-on recipe development from concept through testing, commercialization and launch
• Refine products based on consumer feedback, store performance and food cost
• Design and standardize recipes for consistent production across locations
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and Brand teams
• Travel to locations, suppliers and test kitchens as needed to validate concepts

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu development

R&D / product commercialization

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Arts degree or certification

Job description

VIVIBOWL in New York seeks an R&D Chef – Menu Innovation to own the full product-development lifecycle from concept to store launch. You will test, validate, and refine menu items, balancing flavor with cost and scalability.

You will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and Brand teams to translate product attributes into consumer-facing concepts. You will lead hands-on development, collaborate with China-based teams as needed, and travel to test kitchens and markets to ensure