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Form of workPay Range $80,000 - $100,000
This position requires staying on top of current food trends, developing and testing new recipes, understanding visual merchandising, I.e. the packaging/plating of new menu items to make them ready for sale. The ideal candidate is able to take a product from ideation to execution. Must have a strong understanding of food recipe creation at scale, preferably with prior experience at a multi store chain/food concept or in a Multistore Grocery Chain where food was produced in house. Must have an understanding of product ingredient standards, IE Organic/Non-GMO/Grass fed etc. as well as knowledge related relevant dietary lifestyle choices such as Vegetarian/Vegan/Macrobiotic/Keto etc. Must be able to design new menu concepts. Must have a passion for innovation. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify new product opportunities and develop innovative culinary concepts.
- Conduct market research to identify culinary trends and consumer preferences.
- Develop and test recipes for new products.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on sales data to evaluate the success of new products.
- Manage recipe costing system such as Chef tech or similar to ensure food cost/margin requirements are met.
- Maintain knowledge of food safety regulations and ensure compliance.
- Continuously improve our culinary processes and procedures.
- Work closely with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients.
- Oversee the production process to ensure that new products meet our quality standards.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop strategies for promoting new products.
- Participate in new store openings.
- Train existing stores/team members on recipes to include portioning and ingredient standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate, culinary school preferred
- Must have prior experience in the food service industry as a manager for MINIMUM of 2 years or more.
- Verbal proficiency of the English language and be able to read and write at an advanced level.
- Inventory Management
- Use of commercial kitchen equipment
- Must have experience in perishable retail with focus on pars, rotation and shrink.
- Proven communication skills with ability to constructively address issues as they arise.
- Ability to establish and manage complex tasks and processes to completion.
- Ability to hit deadlines and manage timelines when laid out by organization.
- Ability to travel between stores and work unusual hours if necessary to perform job duties.
- Possess strong organizational skills and ability to be self-motivated and directed.
- Must be computer literate with experience in Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Natural foods knowledge and industry connections a plus.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.
