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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Culinary Development Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving the culinary vision and innovation for our food and beverage offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, a passion for food innovation, and the ability to lead and inspire a team of chefs and culinary professionals. As a Culinary Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing new recipes, improving existing menu items, and ensuring that our culinary offerings meet the highest standards of quality and creativity. You will work closely with other departments, including marketing, operations, and procurement, to ensure that our culinary initiatives align with our overall business goals. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance creativity with practicality, and who is committed to staying ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences. If you are a culinary professional with a proven track record of success in menu development and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement new recipes and menu items.
- Improve and refine existing menu offerings.
- Lead and inspire a team of chefs and culinary professionals.
- Collaborate with marketing, operations, and procurement teams.
- Ensure culinary offerings meet quality and creativity standards.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences.
- Conduct regular menu tastings and evaluations.
- Manage food cost and inventory control.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Train and mentor culinary staff.
- Oversee kitchen operations and workflow.
- Create and manage culinary budgets.
- Develop and implement culinary training programs.
- Participate in menu planning and pricing strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate customer feedback.
- Ensure consistency in food presentation and taste.
- Develop seasonal and special event menus.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
- Support marketing initiatives with culinary expertise.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a culinary management role.
- Proven track record of successful menu development.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Creative and innovative mindset.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and culinary software.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Experience in budget management and cost control.
- Passion for food and culinary excellence.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends.
- Experience in training and development of culinary staff.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with menu development?
- How do you stay current with culinary trends?
- Can you provide an example of a successful culinary project you led?
- How do you manage food cost and inventory control?
- What strategies do you use to inspire and lead a culinary team?
- How do you handle feedback from customers and staff?
- Can you describe a time when you had to solve a challenging problem in the kitchen?
- How do you ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards?
- What is your approach to training and mentoring culinary staff?
- How do you balance creativity with practicality in menu development?