Senior Development Chef - INFUSE HOSPITALITY

The company seeking a Senior Development Chef is a renowned food service organization with a restaurant-focused division that emphasizes culinary innovation and high-quality recipe creation. Operating with a distinct restaurant-caliber culinary development approach, the company prides itself on pushing boundaries in flavor, technique, and presentation. With locations primarily on the West Coast — Southern or Northern California — and Chicago, this establishment is dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences that meet the standards of fine dining and modern gastronomy. The employment offered is a full-time role with a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 per year, reflecting the premium quality of talent sought for this position. As a Senior Development Chef, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of creativity, culinary expertise, and operational excellence. This position demands a chef who is as comfortable innovating in the kitchen as executing hands-on cooking and product testing. Unlike a typical corporate café role, this is a high-level culinary development position for a James Beard-caliber talent who thrives in a fast-paced and creative environment focused on restaurateur-quality outcomes. You will work directly with the Vice President of Culinary, focusing on cooking, recipe development, and food concept creation, while strategic leadership guides overall direction. Your responsibilities include crafting original, chef-driven recipes of the highest standard, developing scalable and repeatable culinary creations, and pushing culinary boundaries through the exploration of global influences and modern techniques. The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including strategy, operations, marketing, and procurement, ensuring innovative concepts are feasible and maintain both culinary integrity and operational practicality. You will lead tastings, presentations, and client interactions to showcase creative culinary developments. A hands-on approach is essential, as you will be actively involved in cooking, plating, testing, and refining dishes. Additionally, the Senior Development Chef will be responsible for upholding rigorous quality standards, documenting recipes with precision, and maintaining consistency that reflects both artistic excellence and practical application. Beyond daily responsibilities, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of restaurant-focused food service. You will leave a lasting impression through your recipes and concepts that will influence wide-reaching culinary offerings. The company supports its culinary leaders with a creative and supportive environment and competitive benefits, including health insurance, dental coverage, flexible schedules, paid time off, and more. This role is ideal for a passionate, detail-oriented culinary professional eager to innovate and inspire within a dynamic food service setting.

• Culinary degree or equivalent training
• proven experience in fine dining or award-winning restaurants
• strong hands-on cooking skills
• ability to develop and document scalable recipes
• excellent palate and creativity
• strong organizational skills
• ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• passion for culinary innovation
• willingness to work remotely based on West Coast or Chicago location