Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Job Description
KFC, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), is one of the world’s most iconic global chicken restaurant brands with a rich legacy of success, quality, and innovation spanning decades. Founded on the principles set by Colonel Harland Sanders, who believed in doing things the hard way to ensure excellence and authenticity, KFC continues to uphold values of hard work, hospitality, and integrity. The brand remains committed to evolving and innovating while staying true to its heritage. Innovation isn’t limited to food; KFC is actively transforming the customer experience through digital advancements designed to make its famous chicken available... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience required
- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field preferred
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in quick-service restaurants or food manufacturing
- Proven track record of developing commercially successful culinary products
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational capabilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Passion for culinary innovation and quality
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field preferred
- 6-8 years in quick-service restaurants or food manufacturing focusing on culinary-driven product development
- Proven experience turning culinary concepts into commercially successful products
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and integrating with operations
- Strong culinary creativity and a passion for innovative food
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Effective communicator with strong storytelling skills
- Collaborative approach with experience working across technical and commercial teams
- Attention to detail and a sense of ownership throughout the development process
Job Duties
- Develop and launch new products, supporting KFC's global innovation strategy from initial concept to market introduction
- Collaborate with teams across functions and regions to ensure new menu items meet consumer needs, reinforce brand identity, and are practical for restaurant operations
- Contribute to high-impact innovation projects that require culinary expertise, teamwork, and strategic alignment across global markets
- Create recipes that reflect KFC's signature flavors
- Lead the process of idea generation, prototyping, and product refinement using internal and supplier resources
- Use culinary trends and competitive insights to suggest new product platforms
- Organize and participate in tastings, refining concepts based on feedback
- Deliver creative, insight-driven solutions that balance innovation, risk, and brand standards
- Work with R&D, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Operations to turn culinary ideas into scalable menu items
- Participate in consumer testing, market trials, and operational assessments
- Ensure products meet quality, safety, and operational standards
- Support the transition to market teams for supplier readiness and production validation
- Establish consistent processes to manage project timelines and ensure timely product launches
- Lead development sessions and tastings in the global test kitchen
- Develop clear, engaging product narratives for internal and franchise audiences
- Share knowledge across regions to strengthen team and market capabilities
- Serve as the main contact with suppliers and co-manufacturers for ingredient development and product feasibility
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global market stakeholders
- Represent culinary innovation in key global initiatives and partnerships
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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