R&D Chef

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to Company success through focus on quality product and menu itemdevelopment. This role is a member of the Training Department and is accountable for all aspects of culinary development and support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Recipe development and documentation.
Develop and implement new menu and LTO items.
Participate in existing and new product planning processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches and field requirements.
Work with vendors and purchasing team to source items needed for new menu items.
Organize and conduct product reviews, training sessions and field tests.
Ensure operational success by standardizing new menu item and LTO processes and procedures where possible.
Provide timely and actionable information for corrective actions to be taken where necessary to both the supplier and end users that improve the overall quality of menu items.
Maintain project timelines and departmental objectives in support of department initiatives.
Support and assist during filming and photography shoots to procure, prepare and setup ingredients prior to and during sessions.
Train and support culinary initiatives.
Support stores during product roll-outs and tests to ensure all standards are being met and documented.
Maintain menu costing.
Recommend enhancements and enforce compliance to food quality initiatives.