Director of Culinary Innovation

5 days ago


Plano, Texas, United States Insight Global Full time
Job Description

An employer is seeking a Director of Food Innovation in the food industry.

You will lead the development of the company's innovation pipeline, grounded in consumer insights, culinary trends, and business needs.

You will direct the development and commercialization of menu innovation and optimization initiatives with a focus on craveability and taste.

You will partner closely with global menu strategy, global culinary innovation, and key marketing leaders to support locally relevant menu innovations.

You will also translate brand and menu strategy into a robust pipeline to deliver growth for the business, leading the menu innovation process from ideation through development, commercialization, validation, and implementation.

Additional tasks will include coaching and developing direct reports, developing an ecosystem of supplier partners and SMEs to bring the proper resources and expertise to execute off of.


We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Skills and Requirements

12+ years of experience in food innovation/R&D leadership experience in a multi-unit restaurant/retail brand (or CPG/manufacturing equivalent)

Proven leadership background across a globally diverse, matrixed/franchised organization

Strategic thought leader with proven experience leading and developing teams

Experience with food manufacturing and culinary trends

Strong understanding of the food commercialization process Experience with Pizza-related food science (dough systems, cheese/dairy, etc.)

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