Senior Remote Culinary Strategist & Menu Innovator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

National scope influence

Forward-thinking company

Professional development

Remote dining experiences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Culinary Consultant & Menu Strategist to shape menu concepts and drive gastronomic innovation from anywhere in South Africa. The role focuses on profitability, scalability, and expert guidance to remote operational teams, with a strong emphasis on trends, dietary needs, and safe practices.

You will collaborate with marketing and product teams, develop standardized recipes, and create training content while maintaining high-quality, brand-aligned culinary

Qualifications

• Our client seeks 8+ years in culinary arts, menu development, and food service operations.
• A strong portfolio of menu concepts and culinary innovation.
• Knowledge of global/local food trends, dietary needs, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop innovative menu ideas aligned with market trends and client needs.
• Analyze existing menu performance for optimization and cost savings.
• Create detailed recipes, costing documents, and preparation guides.
• Provide culinary guidance to kitchen teams via virtual channels.
• Conduct market research on trends, competitors, and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with marketing/product teams on brand and culinary strategy.
• Develop standardized recipes for consistency across locations.
• Create engaging culinary content for training and promotions.
• Ensure menus follow nutritional, dietary, and food safety standards.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and quality outcomes.
• Act as a brand ambassador for culinary excellence and innovation.
• Document processes for internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Culinary arts

Menu development

Food costing

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Culinary Consultant & Menu Strategist to shape menu concepts and drive gastronomic innovation from anywhere in South Africa. The role focuses on profitability, scalability, and expert guidance to remote operational teams, with a strong emphasis on trends, dietary needs, and safe practices.

You will collaborate with marketing and product teams, develop standardized recipes, and create training content while maintaining high-quality, brand-aligned culinary