Culinary Consultant

Job Details

Shef   connects vetted independent chefs with weekly subscribers looking for fresh local meal delivery. We are quickly expanding our weekly meal subscription and in need of a culinary expert to vet new applicants and their proposed menus. If you love working with chefs, building menus, and talking food this role might be a great fit!

About the Role

Shef is hiring a culinary contractor to support our culinary team in growing our supply across 8 markets. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in costing, sourcing, and high-volume production at a fine dining level, as well as a working knowledge of Mediterranean, Italian, and New American cuisines. Familiarity or curiosity about additional cuisines is a plus.

This position is best suited to someone who enjoys mentoring chefs across all skill levels and backgrounds. You’ll play a critical role in supporting our onboarding and culinary evaluation processes—helping ensure that every dish on the Shef platform meets our standards for taste, consistency, and quality.

Key Responsibilities  (approx. 25hrs / week)

• Review culinary applicants and assess dishes submitted for tasting.
• Collaborate with onboarding agents to guide chef applicants through the approval process.
• Review and interpret tasting feedback from our local taste testers.
• Communicate with tasters for additional insight or clarification when needed.
• Workshop approved chefs’ menus and document debrief notes for internal review.

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