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Consulting Chef
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Max’s Social House is a high-energy neighborhood social bar and live-music venue in downtown Hudson. We’re building a welcoming, lively, “come-as-you-are” space with great vibes, strong cocktails, and food people crave — approachable, sharable, and built for good times.
We are seeking a Consulting Chef / Menu Developer to help us create a signature menu that fits our space, brand identity, and kitchen workflow.
Scope of Work
The Consulting Chef will lead menu development from concept through rollout, including :
Menu Strategy & Identity
Define menu direction consistent with brand story and social-house environment
Identify ~10–14 core menu items + sharables + potential weekend features
Ensure menu is craveable, consistent, and operationally efficient
Recipe & Development
Develop and document all recipes with portions, step flows, and plating
Conduct tastings and iterate based on guest experience / feedback
Cross-utilize ingredients to optimize cost and reduce waste
Cost Control & Operations
Determine target plate cost and COGS (goal range ~26–32% depending on item)
Prepare ingredient lists and ordering guides aligned with our current vendors
Train kitchen staff on execution, consistency, and plating standards
Kitchen Workflow
Advise on line setup, equipment utilization, and speed of service
Ensure dishes can be executed fast and consistently on busy live-music nights
Qualifications
Proven experience as Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Consulting Chef
Track record developing menus for bar-forward, high-energy, or hospitality-driven concepts
Strong understanding of food costing and inventory management
Ability to create dishes that are simple to execute but high-impact
Excellent communication and ability to lead tasting and training sessions
Flexible, collaborative, and excited to help build something distinctive
Engagement Structure
Timeline : 4–6 weeks (flexible)
Compensation : Project-based or hourly; commensurate with experience
Location : On-site work in Hudson + remote development as needed
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