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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Travel reimbursement
Job Description
Inspire is a renowned multi-brand restaurant company boasting a diverse portfolio that includes over 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. As one of the world’s iconic restaurant groups, Inspire is not just about serving food; it’s about creating memorable food experiences that bring people together. With hundreds of thousands of dedicated team members across the globe, the company strives to change how people eat, drink, and gather around the table, emphasizing that food is more than just a staple — it’s a flavorful experience meant to ignite and nourish.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with concentration in Culinary Arts or Food Science, Food Technology, or closely related scientific discipline
- 1 to 3 years experience preferred in restaurant culinary, restaurant operations, food manufacturing, or food laboratory
- passion for food and culinary arts
- ability to work collaboratively across varied teams
- ability to manage multiple priorities and execute programs
- strong organizational and communication skills
- ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
- proficient with Microsoft Office
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with concentration in Culinary Arts or Food Science, Food Technology, or closely related scientific discipline
- 1 to 3 years experience preferred in restaurant culinary, restaurant operations, food manufacturing, or food laboratory
- passion for food and culinary arts with a deep interest in food and flavors
- strong collaboration skills, ability to work across diverse teams
- strategic and program development skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- strong organizational skills with ability to maintain timelines, records, clear written and verbal communication
- ability to thrive in ambiguity, multitask and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality
- proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Job Duties
- Provide project support for Culinary Development Team
- conduct organoleptic evaluations of test and production samples
- assist in the execution of product presentations for key stakeholders
- assist in planning and execution of food preparation for product showings
- plan, execute, and disseminate information from analytical studies of test products including cook temperature studies, product size/weight studies, recipe portioning studies, and measurement of other key product attributes
- manage and maintain Jimmy John’s test kitchen storage areas for product availability, ease of access, organization, and shelf life
- manage and facilitate all Product Development special events and product showings for internal and external stakeholders including Inspire Board, executive team, agency reviews, merchandising/ops reviews, company events, pre-production showings for photo shoots and TV commercials
- manage and organize labor needs and execution for each event
- manage setup of Test Kitchen or special facilities
- handle special food ordering requests for test kitchen use
- train event staff and other Culinary Team members for special events
- lead culinary innovation and product development including core menu and limited-time offer (LTO) innovation
- partner with cross-functional teams through concept, ideation, product development, in-market testing, and commercialization
- inspire the team to push boundaries in creating best-in-class products
- translate culinary briefs into product innovations driving guest acquisition and satisfaction
- work with Insights Team on consumer research and product optimization
- collaborate with vendor partners from concept to commercial product
- research culinary trends and competitive innovations
- travel up to 20% for supplier visits, industry events, research and culinary tours, and brand events
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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