Sous Chef R&D

Location: Universal City, California, United States; required on-site full-time

Salary: $70,304–$75,000 per year, bonus eligible

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment corporation operating film, television, streaming, theme park, and consumer experience businesses, including Universal Studios Hollywood.

What you will do

• Research and develop new food products, menu concepts, recipes, plate presentations, and themed culinary offerings.
• Test products, research suppliers and market trends, and contribute to future menu and project concepts.
• Review facility design packages and operational training materials, providing culinary and operational input.
• Ensure menu items are correctly configured in Eatec and prepared according to approved recipes and descriptions.
• Partner with Talent Development to create and deliver training for new offerings, menu refreshes, marquee events, and venue openings.
• Support project implementation from staffing and training through commissioning and grand opening while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef R&D, restaurant chef, or equivalent.
• Certified Professional Food Manager Certification required.
• Strong culinary skills and experience with food quality, flavor, recipe development, portioning, plating, garnish, and culinary innovation.
• Knowledge of food product development science, culinary chemistry, engineering, and sensory evaluation.
• Strong understanding of flavors and textures, with the ability to work across multiple cuisines.
• Ability to work full-time from the designated hirify.global worksite in Universal City, California.

Nice to have

• Associate degree, culinary arts certificate or degree, or apprenticeship.
• Certified Executive Chef designation.
• Experience in theme parks, entertainment venues, multi-unit restaurants, hotels, or resorts.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts.
• Inclusive workplace focused on community impact and employee development.

Hiring process

• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an hirify.global location before a hiring decision.