Research and Development Chef

Sprout LA; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprout LA is seeking an R&D Chef to lead culinary development for Destroyer, Meteora, and Vespertine. You will translate creative concepts into fully realized dishes, systems, and experiences, collaborating closely with Chef/Owner Jordan Kahn and the Director of Culinary.

You will shepherd ideas through sourcing, testing, organization, timelines, and hands-on training, ensuring consistency and sustainability across concepts.

Qualifications

• Leads development from concept to execution across multiple restaurants.
• Manages sourcing, testing, and documentation throughout product cycles.
• Translates creative concepts into consistent dishes and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine dishes, systems, and experiences across Destroyer, Meteora, Vespertine.
• Oversee sourcing, testing, timeline management, and training.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Sourcing & procurement

Testing & iteration

Documentation

Training & implementation

Job description

The R&D Chef is a collaborative culinary leadership role working closely with Chef/Owner Jordan Kahn and the Director of Culinary to develop, refine, and bring ideas to fruition across Destroyer, Meteora, and Vespertine. This position supports the creative process through thoughtful execution, translating concepts into fully realized dishes, systems, and experiences.

The R&D Chef shepherds ideas through all phases of development, including sourcing and ordering, testing and iteration, organization and timeline management, documentation, and hands-on support through training and implementation. The role requires sensitivity to creative intent, strong technical skill, and disciplined follow-through to ensure ideas are expressed clearly, consistently, and sustainably within each restaurant.