Remote Catering Menu Developer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development allowance

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Remote Catering Menu Developer to design innovative menus for a diverse client base from a fully remote setup. You will apply culinary expertise and trend insights to create market-ready offerings that meet dietary needs and cost targets.

Collaborate with sales and operations to test, cost, and refine items, and produce detailed menu descriptions, specifications, and plating guidelines for flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3+ years as a Menu Developer, Chef or Culinary Creator.
• Knowledge of global cuisines and culinary techniques.
• Understanding of dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, allergies).
• Ability to cost menus accurately and optimize sourcing.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills using digital tools.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, market-relevant, and profitable menus for catering services and events.
• Research and integrate current culinary trends, ingredients, and dietary considerations.
• Collaborate with chefs and operations to test, cost, and refine new menu items.
• Create detailed menu descriptions, specifications, and plating guidelines for execution.
• Analyze food costs and provide recommendations for cost-effective menu engineering.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Menu development

Costing

Culinary trends

Remote collaboration

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and culinary-focused Remote Catering Menu Developer to conceptualize and design innovative menus for their diverse client base. This position requires a deep understanding of culinary trends, dietary needs, and cost-effective ingredient sourcing, all managed from a remote work setting. You will collaborate closely with the sales and operations teams to create appealing and profitable menu offerings that meet client expectations and enhance the brand's culinary reputation. The ideal candidate is a passionate food professional with a strong portfolio of successful menu creations and the ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment, leveraging digital tools for collaboration and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative, market-relevant, and profitable menus for various catering services and event types.
• Research and integrate current culinary trends, ingredients, and dietary considerations into menu offerings.
• Collaborate with chefs and operations teams to test, cost, and refine new menu items.
• Create detailed menu descriptions, specifications, and plating guidelines for execution.
• Analyze food costs and provide recommendations for cost-effective menu engineering.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Menu Developer , Chef, or Culinary Creator, with a strong portfolio.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and international cuisines.
• Understanding of dietary restrictions (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, allergies) and their impact on menu design.
• Ability to cost menus accurately and optimize for profitability and sourcing.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills, comfortable using digital tools.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for a remote position.
• Flexible working hours and the freedom to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities to shape the culinary direction of a growing catering company.
• Allowance for professional development and culinary research.
• A creative and innovative work environment focused on food excellence.