Culinary Development Manager

At Naya, we share Middle Eastern flavors that nourish, inspire, and connect us. Serving Middle Eastern goodness since 2008. Our mission has always been to provide authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals that look great and taste amazing. Consistency is key to our success; we commit to delivering excellent service and quality to our customers in all of our locations, all day.Reports to: Vice President, CulinaryLocation: New York, NY Salary: 90k-100kHow You'll ImpactThe Culinary Development Manager will be a key player in supporting food quality and innovating NAYA's culinary offerings. This role requires a profound understanding of food production and restaurant management, along with meticulous attention to detail. Ideal candidates will be passionate about the culinary arts and eager to transition into a role that offers both creative culinary opportunities and a structured work environment.What You'll DoRecipe and Menu Management: Support NAYA's recipe and menu catalogs, ensuring all content is up-to-date, accurate, and aligns with brand standards. Manage and optimize the recipe database system to ensure recipes are accurately costed and aligned with COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) targets.Quality Control: Audit existing recipes and menus for accuracy and quality. Implement improvements to enhance the dining experience and operational efficiency.Product Development: Support the development of new recipes and menus, from concept through to kitchen execution, while staying true to NAYA's brand and customer expectations.Supplier & Supply Chain Management: Work closely with suppliers to source the best ingredients and develop innovative products that meet NAYA's standards of quality and sustainability.Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with the culinary operations and training teams to ensure seamless rollout and standardization of new recipes across all locations.Operational Improvement: Understand and integrate into NAYA's current operational workflows; propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from ideation to execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget.Who You AreEducation: Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field.Experience: 5+ years in culinary management, preferably in a fast-paced restaurant environment.Skills: Strong understanding of kitchen management, units of measurement, and recipe development. Excellent organizational and project management skills.Characteristics: Detail-oriented with a passion for the culinary industry. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.Growth Mindset: Looking for an individual eager for personal and professional growthAvailability: This is an on-site role, requiring presence Monday through Friday during standard business hours (9 AM to 5 PM). As a hands-on position, active involvement and direct engagement with the culinary and operations teams are essential.BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionFree meals every dayPhone reimbursementCommuter benefitsMore new and exciting benefits on the way!

Created: 2025-03-03