Salary: $100k - 130k per year + Benefits
Reference: CM999956172
R&D Corporate Chef - Multi-Brand QSR Group
North York, ON
$100,000 – $130,000 + Benefits
We’re partnered with a growing multi-brand QSR group looking for a highly creative and operationally strong Development / R&D Corporate Chef to join their leadership team based in North York.
This role will oversee culinary development across multiple concepts and cuisines, including Indian, Asian, and Mexican-inspired brands. The ideal candidate comes from a strong QSR background and understands how to balance creativity with scalability, speed of service, consistency, and operational execution.
This is a great opportunity for a chef who loves innovation, menu development, testing new ideas, and building products that work across multi-unit restaurant operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading menu development and culinary innovation across multiple brands
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Creating scalable recipes and operationally efficient menu items
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Supporting product testing, launches, and seasonal LTOs
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Collaborating with operations and leadership teams to ensure successful execution
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Standardizing recipes, specs, and procedures across locations
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Staying ahead of food trends and identifying new product opportunities
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Supporting food costing, portioning, and operational efficiencies
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Assisting with training and rollouts for new menu initiatives
What We’re Looking For
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Strong experience within QSR or fast-casual multi-unit restaurant brands
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Background working across a variety of cuisines, especially Indian, Asian, and Mexican flavors
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Experience in culinary development, R&D, or corporate chef roles
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Strong understanding of scalability, systems, and operational execution
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Creative mindset balanced with strong business and operational awareness
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Passion for innovation, food trends, and product development
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Driver’s license and access to a car – position will require movement across brands/flagships
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