R&D Chef

Legit. Texas. Barbecue.

Since 1941, we have exhibited a passion for not only great barbecue but great people. That’s why we offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions.  Hardworking, passionate individuals who inspire others and thrive in a fast-paced environment make up our team. As the largest and fastest-growing barbecue concept in the world, we’re always looking for dynamic and motivated team members to join our family!

DICKEY’S is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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:

• 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.

This role is based in Dallas, TX. We are not offering any relocation.