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 brandsCreating scalable recipes and operationally efficient menu itemsSupporting product testing, launches, and seasonal LTOsCollaborating with operations and leadership teams to ensure successful executionStandardizing recipes, specs, and procedures across locationsStaying ahead of food trends and identifying new product opportunitiesSupporting food costing, portioning, and operational efficienciesAssisting with training and rollouts for new menu initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience within QSR or fast-casual multi-unit restaurant brandsBackground working across a variety of cuisines, especially Indian, Asian, and Mexican flavorsExperience in culinary development, R&D, or corporate chef rolesStrong understanding of scalability, systems, and operational executionCreative mindset balanced with strong business and operational awarenessPassion for innovation, food trends, and product developmentDriver’s license and access to a car – position will require movement across brands/flagships



  • Location: North York, Ontario, Canada
  • Salary: £57.1k - 74.2k per year + Benefits
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 29-May-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com