Wendy’s Is Hiring a “Chief Tasting Officer” and It Pays $100K to Eat Fast Food

Close-up view of a Wendy's retail location. — Wendy's closures FILE PHOTO: Wendy's could close more than 300 locations this year. (Mahmoud Suhail - stock.adobe.com)

By Jade Alexander and Just Ben

March 06, 2026 at 7:37 am EST

If getting paid to review fast food sounds like a dream job, Wendy’s may have the perfect opportunity.

The burger chain is officially looking for a Chief Tasting Officer, a remote position that pays $100,000 a year and centers around one key responsibility: tasting Wendy’s food and sharing your honest opinions about it.

Yes, it’s a real job.

According to the company, they’re looking for someone with personality, creativity, and — most importantly — a genuine love for burgers, fries, and everything on the Wendy’s menu.

The requirements are surprisingly simple. Applicants need a functioning palate, comfort being on camera, and the ability to talk about flavors with a little more detail than just saying something tastes good.

So if you’ve ever dipped fries into a Frosty and confidently declared it a culinary masterpiece, congratulations — you might already be qualified.

Jade Alexander

If you’re a native of South Florida, you know Jade from her many years on local radio as a Jock and on television as both an Entertainment Reporter and News Anchor. This Miami girl has hosted some pretty memorable shows, events, and parties in this town. She’s a hugger, the ultimate animal lover, and has never met a stranger.