R&D Sous Chef — Data, Training & Costing

Abby; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Abby’s Catering seeks an R&D Sous Chef – Data & Training to drive culinary research, recipe costing, and data integrity across ERP systems. You will lead data accuracy, costing workflows, and staff training to ensure consistent culinary standards.

The role bridges Culinary Operations with ERP, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in cost analysis and training delivery. Airline/corporate catering experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in recipe development, costing, and high-volume food production.
• Experience with culinary costing software and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop culinary employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, cost, and standardize recipes for aviation and corporate catering.
• Maintain accurate ingredient specs, yields, portions, allergens, prep methods.
• Develop and deliver training on recipes, prep methods, and SOPs.

Skills

Recipe costing

Data analysis

Training & development

Analytical mindset

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

ChefTec

xtraCHEF

AeroChef

ERP systems

Job description

Abby’s Catering seeks an R&D Sous Chef – Data & Training to drive culinary research, recipe costing, and data integrity across ERP systems. You will lead data accuracy, costing workflows, and staff training to ensure consistent culinary standards.

The role bridges Culinary Operations with ERP, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in cost analysis and training delivery. Airline/corporate catering experience is a plus.