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!