Relentless: you never give up.
Pressure resistant: you have ice in your veins while under pressure and maintaining a positive outlook at work while the heat is on, is never an issue for you.
Here’s more of what you’ll get to do
Create innovative, best-in-class menu recipes designed to deliver exceptional quality and consistency in a high-volume restaurant environment.
Collaborate in defining and refining the critical culinary elements that uphold The Cheesecake Factory and Grand Lux Cafe’s renowned food quality standards.
Balance culinary creativity with operational practicality to develop menu items that can be successfully executed in complex, high-volume kitchens.
Enhance existing recipes to improve food quality, elevate the guest experience, and drive operational efficiencies.
Conduct yield, performance, and product evaluations on new and existing ingredients to support informed menu development decisions.
Support Culinary Center training initiatives by helping organize, facilitate, and present educational programs and special events throughout the year.
Stay current on culinary techniques, industry advancements, and hospitality trends through ongoing research, learning, and professional development.
Participate in culinary research trips to explore emerging food trends, experience diverse cuisines, and gather inspiration from leading restaurants and chefs.
Leverage global culinary trends and insights to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the menu development process.
Apply both classical and contemporary cooking techniques to create recipes that meet targeted flavor, quality, and presentation standards.
What we require
3+ years working experience within upscale casual dining and high-volume restaurant environments.
1+ years working experience as a Research & Development chef creating new menu items.
Understanding of both casual dining and high-end food quality standards including, flavor profiles, presentation highlights and service requirements.
Advanced culinary skills: proper knife handling and general kitchen equipment use.
Superior ability to taste flavors and understand basic food science.
Knowledge of HAACP and proper sanitation procedures.
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
Advanced mathematical skills
Average typing skills
Ability to work on multiple projects
Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
What we prefer
Formal culinary training/school.
ACF Certified.
Serve-Safe Certified.
Bachelor’s Degree.
What we offer
Medical, Dental & Vision
Eligible for benefits first day of the month following date of hire
401K with company match
3 weeks of vacation which increases to 4 weeks starting in your 5th year
5 days of sick time per year (first year prorated)
Tuition Reimbursement of $2,500 for qualified programs
Adoption Assistance Benefit of $2,500
25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
Reusable gift card loaded annually for your dining enjoyment
About the Company
Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.
We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
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Create innovative, best-in-class menu recipes designed to deliver exceptional quality and consistency in a high-volume restaurant environment.
Collaborate in defining and refining the critical culinary elements that uphold The Cheesecake Factory and Grand Lux Cafe’s renowned food quality standards.
Balance culinary creativity with operational practicality to develop menu items that can be successfully executed in complex, high-volume kitchens.
Enhance existing recipes to improve food quality, elevate the guest experience, and drive operational efficiencies.
Conduct yield, performance, and product evaluations on new and existing ingredients to support informed menu development decisions.
Support Culinary Center training initiatives by helping organize, facilitate, and present educational programs and special events throughout the year.
Stay current on culinary techniques, industry advancements, and hospitality trends through ongoing research, learning, and professional development.
Participate in culinary research trips to explore emerging food trends, experience diverse cuisines, and gather inspiration from leading restaurants and chefs.
Leverage global culinary trends and insights to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the menu development process.
Apply both classical and contemporary cooking techniques to create recipes that meet targeted flavor, quality, and presentation standards.
3+ years working experience within upscale casual dining and high-volume restaurant environments.
1+ years working experience as a Research & Development chef creating new menu items.
Understanding of both casual dining and high-end food quality standards including, flavor profiles, presentation highlights and service requirements.
Advanced culinary skills: proper knife handling and general kitchen equipment use.
Superior ability to taste flavors and understand basic food science.
Knowledge of HAACP and proper sanitation procedures.
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
Advanced mathematical skills
Average typing skills
Ability to work on multiple projects
Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
What we prefer
Formal culinary training/school.
ACF Certified.
Serve-Safe Certified.
Bachelor’s Degree.
