Designation of a person who creates new meals

You're referring to a culinary professional who creates new and innovative dishes!

The designation you're looking for is likely a "Chef de Cuisine" or a "Culinary Innovator". Here are a few more options:

  1. Chef de Cuisine: A chef who is responsible for creating new and innovative dishes, as well as overseeing the kitchen and menu development.
  2. Culinary Innovator: A chef who specializes in creating new and unique dishes, often using unconventional ingredients and techniques.
  3. Pastry Chef: A chef who specializes in creating desserts and pastries, and may also be responsible for creating new and innovative sweet treats.
  4. Sous Chef: A chef who assists the head chef or chef de cuisine in creating new dishes and menus, and may also be responsible for managing the kitchen and staff.
  5. Research and Development Chef: A chef who is responsible for researching and developing new ingredients, techniques, and dishes for a restaurant or food company.
  6. Food Stylist: A professional who creates visually appealing dishes for photography, film, or television, and may also be responsible for creating new and innovative recipes.
  7. Recipe Developer: A chef who creates new recipes for cookbooks, food companies, or restaurants, and may also be responsible for testing and refining recipes.

These are just a few examples, and there may be other designations depending on the specific industry or organization.