Summary
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A full-time culinary development role responsible for designing, improving, and optimizing menus for multiple food service concepts. The position involves working with culinary and operations teams to balance quality, presentation, customer preferences, and cost efficiency.
Highlights
On-site role focused on creating and optimizing food offerings, collaborating with culinary teams, and contributing to innovative dining experiences.
Description
Company Description Al Jubu Group is a multifaceted corporation serving Kuwait and the wider GCC region, with business interests in real estate, trading, entertainment, and food & beverage.
The group focuses on delivering high-quality products and services while driving innovation across its portfolio.
In the food & beverage sector, Al Jubu Group is committed to creating distinctive dining concepts that reflect local and regional tastes.
The organization aims to positively impact the communities it serves through sustainable growth and customer-centric experiences.
Role Description The Menu Developer is a full-time, on-site role based in Kuwait, responsible for designing, updating, and optimizing menus across the group’s food & beverage concepts.
Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with chefs and operations teams to create balanced menus, defining portion sizes, and ensuring dishes meet brand standards for taste, presentation, and cost.
The role involves conducting market and customer preference research, analyzing sales data, and making evidence-based recommendations to improve menu performance and profitability.
The Menu Developer will work closely with marketing to align menu offerings with brand positioning, seasonal campaigns, and promotional activities.
Additional responsibilities include standardizing recipes, maintaining accurate menu documentation, and ensuring compliance with local food regulations and internal quality guidelines.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in menu development, culinary innovation, or food concept creation within restaurants, cafes, or hospitality groups.Strong knowledge of food costing, portion control, and basic financial analysis to support menu pricing and profitability.Ability to conduct market research, interpret customer feedback, and use data to inform menu changes and product decisions.Familiarity with food safety standards, local regulatory requirements, and best practices in kitchen operations.Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with culinary, operations, and marketing teams.Attention to detail in menu layout, descriptions, and presentation, with an understanding of how menus influence customer choices.Proficiency in using standard office software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing) and basic design tools for menu documentation and updates.Relevant education in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Science, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.Prior experience working in the GCC region or in a multicultural environment is an advantage.Ability to work on-site in Kuwait, manage multiple projects concurrently, and adapt to evolving business needs.
