Job Summary
Calling out to all food nerds. Are you someone who is thinking about what you are going to eat for lunch while you are eating breakfast? Is your travel itinerary determined by the local cuisine and grocery store explorations rather than ancient ruins? Does thinking about food, recipes, the latest food trends and restaurants consume your every waking minute? Then this R&D chef position may be for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in spice blend development, testing and refinement for product launches, marketing campaigns and client needs
- Collaborate closely with design and marketing in creating copy, labels and sell sheets
- Work with head of R&D to create recipes that use our spice blends for our website
- Test existing recipes on our website to ensure successful outcomes
- Assist in creating menus and meals when entertaining clients
- Support kitchen operations with precise organization, preparation and documentation
- Problem solve. Problem solve. Problem solve.
You have:
- 3-5 years restaurant or R&D experience
- Demonstrated writing experience in the culinary space - can include blogs, articles, published recipes or editorial work
- Understanding of HACCP principles and food safety best practices
- Exceptional project management skills, ensuring timely and efficient execution of R&D initiatives from ideation to product launch
- Proficiency in staying current with industry trends and emerging technology related to food product development
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Comfortable working on your feet most of the day and able to lift 25-lb. boxes
Please send: resume, published articles, links to social media accounts featuring photos of your food and sample menus that you have executed.
At The Spice Lab, flavor is our passion. We’re on a mission to bring bold, globally inspired tastes to every kitchen. From pure, single-origin spices to our chef-crafted signature blends, every jar is packed with culture, creativity, and a dash of adventure.
We believe great food tells a story. That’s why we carefully source the world’s best ingredients and blend them with care—so you can explore new cuisines, reimagine family favorites, and turn everyday meals into unforgettable experiences.
With The Spice Lab, you’re not just seasoning your food—you’re unlocking flavor, sparking creativity, and bringing the world to your table.
Bold flavors. Endless inspiration.
Benefits include: Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision, supplemental policies; 401k; wellness program - Yoga & functional training; paid holidays; vacation time.
