Manager, Culinary Design and Development

About Us:

AMI is a dynamic organization with over 30 years of experience delivering innovative culinary, wine, and logistics solutions to the global travel industry. Our team is driven by a shared passion for food, wine, creative solutions, and fostering strong partnerships with our customers. At AMI, we hold honesty, creativity, and teamwork as core values that guide our mission.

Job Overview

Role & Responsibilities:

·        Collaborate with the culinary team to execute goals and targets

·        Ensure adherence to the client strategy and vision, project permitting

·        Support menu ideation, recipe development, workshops, and presentations

·        Explore and experiment with new culinary trends/techniques

·        Ensure culinary creativity meets operational and financial goals

·        Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Sales, Co-packing, etc.) to ensure information is generated accurately and meet deadlines

·        Partner with Sourcing and client Procurement to find new products and ingredients

·        Work with manufacturing partners to understand capabilities

·        Create a library of recipes and designs that can be used across customers, including recipes and photos

Qualifications:

·        Proven experience with menu design or similar role

·        Experience with global cuisine types

·        Strong teamwork and management skills

·        In-depth knowledge of culinary trends and menu development

·        Ability to charismatically convey menu design concepts to large and small groups

·        Ability to multi-task and lead projects simultaneously

·        Strong adherence to deadlines and meeting client expectations

·        Knowledge of airline food and beverage operations is highly preferred

·        Knowledge of large-scale manufacturing is highly preferred

·        Travel (domestic and international) may be required 30% of the time

Education & Experience:

·        Degree in Culinary Arts or relevant field required

·        2-3 years of experience as a Design Chef, in recipe development or similar role

·        Financial and Managerial experience preferred

AMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join us in creating innovative solutions for the travel industry.