Description
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
- Leading menu development and culinary innovation across multiple brands
- Creating scalable recipes and operationally efficient menu items
- Supporting product testing, launches, and seasonal LTOs
- Collaborating with operations and leadership teams to ensure successful execution
- Standardizing recipes, specs, and procedures across locations
- Staying ahead of food trends and identifying new product opportunities
- Supporting food costing, portioning, and operational efficiencies
- Assisting with training and rollouts for new menu initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience within QSR or fast-casual multi-unit restaurant brands
- Background working across a variety of cuisines, especially Indian, Asian, and Mexican flavors
- Experience in culinary development, R&D, or corporate chef roles
- Strong understanding of scalability, systems, and operational execution
- Creative mindset balanced with strong business and operational awareness
- Passion for innovation, food trends, and product development
- Driver’s license and access to a car – position will require movement across brands/flagships