Menu Development Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Flexible remote work

Portfolio development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and analytical Menu Development Specialist to work remotely from Klerksdorp. You will research culinary trends, conceptualize new menu items, and develop detailed recipes and costing for catering services, collaborating with operations and marketing to ensure offerings are innovative and profitable.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in culinary arts, menu planning, and cost analysis, with strong research skills and the ability to produce scalable

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in culinary arts, menu planning, or food product development.
• Strong research and analytical skills for trend identification and menu concepting.
• Ability to translate concepts into scalable recipes and production guides.

Responsibilities

• Research global culinary trends, market needs, and competitor offerings.
• Develop innovative and appealing menu items with full recipes and costing.
• Conduct cost analyses to ensure profitability and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source ingredients and evaluate new products.
• Create compelling menu descriptions and support marketing materials.
• Test and refine recipes based on feedback from culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary research

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication

Menu development

Tools

Recipe costing software

Office software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and analytical Menu Development Specialist to work remotely from Klerksdorp . In this contract role, you will be responsible for researching culinary trends, conceptualizing new menu items, and developing detailed recipes and costing for our catering services. You will collaborate closely with the operations and marketing teams to ensure our offerings are innovative, profitable, and appealing to our diverse clientele. This is an ideal opportunity for a culinary professional with a strong research background and a passion for creating delicious and marketable food concepts, working flexibly from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Research global culinary trends, market demands, and competitor offerings to identify new menu opportunities.
• Develop innovative and appealing menu items, including full recipes, preparation instructions, and ingredient specifications.
• Conduct cost analysis for new menu items, ensuring profitability and adherence to budget guidelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients and evaluate potential new product lines.
• Create compelling menu descriptions and support marketing materials for new dishes.
• Test and refine recipes based on feedback from culinary teams and client testing panels.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in culinary arts, menu planning, or food product development, preferably in the catering sector.
• Strong understanding of food costs, portion control, and profitability analysis.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with a keen eye for emerging food trends.
• Ability to create detailed, scalable recipes and production guides.
• Proficiency with recipe costing software and standard office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate, commensurate with experience.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from home.
• Opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of our menu offerings.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of catering projects and client types.
• Build a portfolio of innovative culinary creations.