Remote Menu Innovation Specialist

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Menu Development Specialist to lead creative recipe concepts for catering programs on a fully remote basis. You will research market trends, analyze consumer preferences, and transform ideas into profitable menu concepts aligned with brand identity.

You will collaborate virtually with culinary, marketing and operations teams to move concepts from concept to execution while maintaining cost targets and high customer appeal across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in menu development or culinary innovation.
• Strong understanding of flavor profiles and food science.
• Proficiency in recipe costing and nutritional analysis software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Research current food trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to identify new menu opportunities.
• Develop creative, appealing, and cost-effective recipes and menu concepts for diverse catering needs.
• Conduct taste tests and gather feedback to refine and optimize menu items.
• Collaborate with culinary teams, supply chain, and marketing departments to ensure successful menu implementation.
• Create detailed specifications, including ingredients, preparation methods, and plating instructions for new dishes.
• Analyze menu item performance and profitability, recommending adjustments as needed.

Skills

Menu development

Recipe creation

Culinary innovation

Food science

Flavor profiling

Analytical skills

Virtual collaboration

Recipe costing

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Menu Development Specialist to lead creative recipe concepts for catering programs on a fully remote basis. You will research market trends, analyze consumer preferences, and transform ideas into profitable menu concepts aligned with brand identity.

You will collaborate virtually with culinary, marketing and operations teams to move concepts from concept to execution while maintaining cost targets and high customer appeal across platforms.