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R&D Corporate Chef - Multi-Brand QSR Group

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





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