Chef Consultant

Job Title: Chef Consultant – Healthy Fast-Casual Concept (Houston, TX) Job Type: Contract / Freelance Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid: Remote and On-site) Job Description: We’re launching a bold, new fast-casual restaurant concept in Houston, and we’re looking for aChef Consultantwho knows how to bring theflavorwithout compromising thehealth. Our mission is simple but powerful:make healthy food more convenient, fast, and flavorful. If you’re a culinary creative with experience in Southern comfort food, traditional African-American cuisine, and a modern, health-conscious twist, we want to hear from you. This is acontract positionwith flexible hours, but it’s hands-on. You’ll be working closely with the founder to bring a vibrant, soulful concept to life that’s equal parts nourishing and delicious. What You’ll Do: • Develop a full fast-casual menu from concept to plate • Create bold, flavorful recipes that are healthy and craveable • Conduct recipe testing and standardize for volume food production • Assist with cost control and ingredient sourcing • Deliver detailed recipe specs and prep instructions for kitchen execution • Bring creativity and fresh ideas to the table (literally!) What We’re Looking For: • Culinary experience with Southern comfort and African-American cuisine • Proven work in healthy recipe development or fast-casual restaurant settings • Experience in menu planning, scaling recipes, and food costing • Strong communication skills, organized, and deadline-driven • An out-of-the-box thinker who can combine Southern foodandflavorful nutrition • Nutrition knowledge is a bonus, but not required Timeline: We’re looking to get started within the next 4 weeks. Additional Info: This is a freelance role with flexible hours, but must be based inHoustonfor in-person collaboration and kitchen testing. You’ll be working side-by-side with the founder to create something fresh, fast, and full of flavor. How to Apply: If you’re excited by the idea of building something new and making healthy eating actually taste amazing, apply now with your resume and a short note about your background and culinary approach. Compensation: This is aproject-based, contract role. Pay will be discussed during the hiring process and will be based on your experience, scope of work, and level of involvement. We're open to negotiating a structure that works for both of us. Job Type: Contract Work Location: In person