Remote Menu Innovation Chef

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Home equipment allowance

Culinary research opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Remote Menu Development Chef to join a dynamic culinary team. This fully remote role focuses on conceptualizing, developing, and refining new menu items and catering packages that align with current trends and client preferences.

You will drive culinary innovation, create detailed specifications and costing, and lead virtual tastings to ensure high quality offerings across service types.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional culinary experience with a focus on menu development and recipe creation.
• Demonstrated creativity and passion for new ingredients, flavors, and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and in a remote team environment.
• Strong understanding of food costing, nutrition, and dietary considerations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, test, and develop new recipes and menu items for diverse catering needs.
• Stay abreast of emerging food trends and dietary preferences to inform menu innovation.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to ensure viable and appealing concepts.
• Create detailed recipe specs, costing, and preparation guidelines for new items.
• Conduct virtual tastings and gather feedback to refine dishes and concepts.

Skills

Menu development

Recipe creation

Menu costing

Remote collaboration

Food trends analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Remote Menu Development Chef to join a dynamic culinary team. This fully remote role focuses on conceptualizing, developing, and refining new menu items and catering packages that align with current trends and client preferences.

You will drive culinary innovation, create detailed specifications and costing, and lead virtual tastings to ensure high quality offerings across service types.