Remote Culinary Director - Menu Innovation Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Culinary Director specialized in Menu Innovation. You will shape culinary offerings across platforms, leading distributed teams of chefs and R&D specialists to create groundbreaking menus from anywhere.

The role emphasizes market trend analysis, recipe testing, cost optimization, and adherence to brand standards while driving creativity and quality on a national scale. Remote leadership ready for high-impact projects.

Competenze

• Extensive experience as Head Chef/Executive Chef/Culinary Director with a strong focus on menu development and innovation.
• Proven track record of launching new menus and culinary concepts in high-volume or premium environments.
• Deep understanding of global cuisines, flavor profiles, and food trends.

Mansioni

• Lead ideation, development, and execution of innovative menu concepts for diverse platforms.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis, and benchmarking to identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with chefs and R&D teams to test, refine, and standardize recipes and dishes.
• Develop menu engineering strategies to optimize taste, cost, and feasibility.
• Create documentation for new menu items including recipes, specifications, plating guides, and costing.
• Ensure alignment with brand standards, dietary guidelines, and health & safety regulations.
• Present concepts to senior management and stakeholders; support remote culinary teams.
• Oversee successful launches and stay abreast of global culinary trends.

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Culinary Director specialized in Menu Innovation. You will shape culinary offerings across platforms, leading distributed teams of chefs and R&D specialists to create groundbreaking menus from anywhere.

The role emphasizes market trend analysis, recipe testing, cost optimization, and adherence to brand standards while driving creativity and quality on a national scale. Remote leadership ready for high-impact projects.