R&D Sous Chef - Culinary Innovator (Theme Parks)

Universal Destinations & Experiences; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Sous Chef R&D to collaborate with R&D Chefs, researching and implementing new culinary concepts across the resort and UDX. You will formulate and test products, source ingredients, and support full project life cycles through grand openings.

Responsibilities include menu development, design reviews, staff training, and ensuring HACCP compliance; on-site, full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years experience as Sous Chef R&D or restaurant chef.
• Certified Professional Food Manager Certification required.
• Culinary arts certificate/degree program or apprenticeship preferred.
• Strong culinary skills with focus on quality, flavor, and plating.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design new culinary concepts with R&D Chefs per Universal specs.
• Review design drawings; ensure menu items are set up in Eatec and prepared per recipe.
• Train and develop staff for new food offerings and marquee events.
• Maintain HACCP standards and safety compliance.
• Support environmental, health & safety responsibilities.

Skills

Culinary experience

Menu development

Flavor profiling

Education

Associates degree

Certified Professional Food Manager Certification

Culinary arts certificate/degree

Tools

Eatec

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Sous Chef R&D to collaborate with R&D Chefs, researching and implementing new culinary concepts across the resort and UDX. You will formulate and test products, source ingredients, and support full project life cycles through grand openings.

Responsibilities include menu development, design reviews, staff training, and ensuring HACCP compliance; on-site, full-time role with benefits.