Roles & Responsibilities
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced R&D Chef / Food Technologist to lead our diverse culinary operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative menu concepts for a gastronomic brew pub featuring global cuisines, while specializing in healthy, nutritional, and lifestyle-focused food offerings for our cafe. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior culinary professional looking to make a significant impact in health-conscious dining and multicultural cuisine development. The selected candidate will serve as the primary resource for all culinary operations. Given our people-centric business model, the ability to work efficiently under time constraints is both essential and critical to our success.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Duties :
- Recipe formulation and development across International, Continental, Italian, French, Lebanese, Indian, Chinese, and Arabic cuisines
- Create and curate health-focused menu items including vegan, gluten-free, and nutritional offerings for lifestyle reversal programs
- Lead culinary innovation through experimental cooking techniques and contemporary food presentation
- Conduct sensory tasting sessions and menu optimization to ensure exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction
- Implement and maintain food safety protocols including PIC and HACCP compliance standards
Additional Responsibilities :
Manage kitchen budgets and implement cost reduction strategies without compromising qualityOversee resource procurement, vendor relationships, and comprehensive inventory managementLead and mentor kitchen staff in a multicultural working environmentDevelop standard operating procedures for food preparation and presentation techniquesCollaborate with nutrition specialists to develop lifestyle-focused meal programsRequired Qualifications
Education :
Culinary Arts degree from accredited institution or equivalent professional experienceFood Safety certifications (PIC, HACCP) (preferred)Additional certifications / accolades in nutrition or healthy cooking (preferred)Experience :
Minimum 8-10 years of professional culinary experience in chef rolesProven expertise in multiple international cuisines : Continental, Italian, French, Lebanese, Indian, Chinese, and ArabicExtensive experience in healthy, nutritional, vegan, and gluten-free food preparationDemonstrated success in recipe formulation and menu developmentExperience working in multicultural kitchen environmentsTechnical Skills :
Advanced knowledge of modern plating and food presentation techniquesExpertise in innovative and experimental culinary approachesStrong understanding of nutritional principles and lifestyle-focused cuisineProficiency in kitchen management software and inventory systemsAdvanced sensory evaluation and food tasting capabilitiesCore Competencies :
Exceptional culinary creativity and innovation skillsStrong budget management and cost control abilitiesLeadership skills for managing diverse, multicultural teamsResource procurement and vendor management expertiseExcellent understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocolsAbility to curate specialized menus for health and lifestyle programsPreferred Qualifications
Advanced culinary degree or specialized training in international cuisinesCertification in nutritional cooking or wellness cuisineExperience in health and wellness hospitality or medical nutrition programsKnowledge of dietary restrictions and therapeutic cooking approachesPrevious experience in upscale restaurants, hotels, or health-focused establishmentsMultilingual capabilities to support diverse team communicationExperience with lifestyle reversal or nutrition therapy programsTell employers what skills you have
Menu Development
Food Safety
Restaurants
Cooking
Italian
Food Quality
Inventory
Sanitation
Inventory Management
French
Recipe Formulation
HACCP
Nutrition
Cost Control