What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research And Development Manager position at COREcruitment Ltd?
Bilingual R&D Manager- Latin America - Plano, TX - $100,000 Bonus Benefits
Client:
My client is a very well-known household name within the restaurant industry. With global operations, they’re now looking for a R&D Manager to join the team. This is an unique role for them, we’re looking for someone from a strong marketing background as well as someone who understands the culinary world and can work alongside chefs to build a world-class strategy.
The Role:
- Heads up the international markets culinary innovation strategy, processes, and food standards, strategically directing the development of the brand
- Establishes and drives new product development through an innovation stage gate process, and crafts a meaningful product pipeline
- Leads the creation of menu items – designed to capture market trends, consumer preferences, and dietary demands – that are operationally easy to roll out and execute at the restaurant level and drives comparable sales growth
- Maximizes profitability of product offerings – strategically considering implications of new products on all business entities including operational execution and costs
- Seamlessly implement culinary plans and ensure adherence to international, national and local laws and guidelines
The Ideal Candidate:
- Fluency in Spanish is essential
- 12 years minimum marketing experience; food marketing or innovation experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Marketing, or related field, preferably Master’s
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Strong understanding of marketing/brand/product development principles
- Experience across the hospitality world, ideally QSR or FMCG
The Process:
My client is moving quickly! Please send your resume to sharlene at corecruitment dot com today!
