Corporate Chef

FAT Brands Inc • Atlanta, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

OHG Brands is a global franchising company with a portfolio of 12 restaurant brands and more than 1,700 units worldwide. The Corporate Chef manages internal and external culinary initiatives, including product development and menu innovation, and oversees the company’s test kitchen. The role collaborates with marketing, supply chain, quality assurance, operations, training, and the Innovation team to develop culinary strategy, source ingredients, create and document recipes, engineer costs, and present new products. The Corporate Chef also provides culinary-process support to the operations team and field-level area supervisors. The position is based at OHG Brands’ Atlanta, Georgia Manufacturing Office.

Requirements

• Strong culinary education or sufficient background in both full-service and limited-service restaurant concepts.
• Experience developing menu items for a multi-unit restaurant brand.
• Understanding of restaurant financials, including food and labor costs.
• Understanding of consumer research and trend analysis, including quantitative and qualitative methods, to support strategy development.
• Experience guiding and managing external resource partners effectively.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment where ongoing communication and information sharing are important.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with all organizational levels and franchise owners.
• Ability to influence decision-making using consumer and business insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product development process, using industry trends, trade shows, research, and competitive analysis to identify menu opportunities.
• Work with partners, suppliers, franchisee stakeholders, and internal teams to develop menu concepts.
• Use surveys, focus groups, or other data collection methods to validate proposed menu items.
• Support the operations team in writing recipes, including quantities and procedures, while considering food-cost targets and operational constraints.
• Manage the company test kitchen, including product ordering, cleaning and sanitation, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Represent the brand in television and other public relations appearances as needed.
• Act as a food stylist for video, photography, or social media shoots as needed.
• Attend events and conferences related to the field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed