Dynamic Culinary Innovation Manager
Core
Lead culinary strategy and recipe development for Away From Home (AFH) foodservice channels, translating new product ranges into scalable dishes for operators like QSR, hotels, and catering.
Role type
Senior IC Culinary Innovation Manager (Foodservice Strategy)
Builds
Customized culinary solutions, prototypes, and gold-standard recipes for foodservice operators.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Foodservice Industry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Culinary degree, 5+ years foodservice experience, 10+ years corporate R&D, team leadership/coaching, menu engineering, operator economics, sensory data analysis, business case storytelling, ESG/nutrition integration.
Preferred skills
International exposure, agile/design-thinking methodologies.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and roll out AFH culinary strategy globally; develop next-generation recipes and prototypes; deliver customized solutions for strategic customers; lead complex AFH projects from insight to execution; anchor projects in consumer/operator insights; embed ESG and nutrition mindset; manage resource allocation and project portfolio; coach junior innovation chefs; negotiate priorities with senior stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities