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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 More detail about Max's Social House, Inc ( DBA Ziggys Hudson), please visit