Culinary Innovation Manager (Sonic)
Core
Lead product development of new food and beverage concepts for SONIC guests from concept approval to launch, including consumer testing and vendor collaboration.
Role type
Senior IC culinary innovation manager (QSR)
Builds
New menu items and food & beverage concepts for SONIC drive-thru and dining locations
Domain
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Food Service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
strategic thinking, detail orientation, creativity, project management, cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, taste test leadership, presentation skills, problem-solving
Preferred skills
culinary or food-related degree, QSR culinary development experience, trend analysis
Technologies
PowerPoint, benchtop sampling equipment
Responsibilities
Lead product taste tests and new product showings; Partner with Procurement to develop food & paper formulas; Plan and execute Product Showcase events for senior management and franchise community; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product specifications; Provide guidance to other product developers
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC