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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Culinary Innovation Manager who is passionate about food innovation, creativity, and culinary excellence. The ideal candidate will lead the development and implementation of innovative culinary concepts, recipes, and menus that align with our brand vision and customer preferences. This role requires a deep understanding of culinary trends, consumer tastes, and market dynamics to create unique and appealing food offerings.
The Culinary Innovation Manager will collaborate closely with chefs, food scientists, marketing teams, and operations to ensure the successful launch and execution of new culinary initiatives. You will be responsible for conducting market research, analyzing consumer feedback, and staying ahead of industry trends to continuously improve our culinary offerings. Your creativity and strategic thinking will be essential in driving culinary innovation and enhancing customer satisfaction.
In this role, you will also oversee the testing and refinement of recipes, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across multiple locations. You will manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to source high-quality ingredients and innovative products. Additionally, you will provide training and guidance to culinary teams, ensuring they understand and execute new concepts effectively.
The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills, strong project management abilities, and a proven track record of developing successful culinary innovations. You must be able to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results within tight deadlines.
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your culinary creativity and innovation will be valued and rewarded. If you are passionate about food, innovation, and creating memorable culinary experiences, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of our culinary offerings.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts and menus.
- Conduct market research and analyze consumer trends to inform culinary innovation.
- Collaborate with chefs, food scientists, and marketing teams to create appealing food offerings.
- Oversee recipe testing, refinement, and standardization across multiple locations.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to source quality ingredients.
- Provide training and guidance to culinary teams on new concepts and recipes.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of culinary innovations and make necessary adjustments.
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings to maintain competitive advantage.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in culinary innovation or product development.
- Strong knowledge of culinary trends, techniques, and consumer preferences.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of successful culinary innovation projects.
- Proficiency in recipe development, testing, and standardization.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience developing innovative culinary concepts?
- How do you stay informed about current culinary trends and consumer preferences?
- Describe a successful culinary innovation project you led. What made it successful?
- How do you ensure consistency and quality when scaling recipes across multiple locations?
- What strategies do you use to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams?
