Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Job Description
Inspire Brands is a prominent multi-brand restaurant company, renowned for its vast portfolio that includes more than 33,000 locations worldwide. Their esteemed brands include Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC. Inspire is much more than just a restaurant company; it is a collective of hundreds of thousands of dedicated individuals who aim to transform the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. The company’s philosophy centers on the belief that food transcends being a mere staple—it represents an experience. At Inspire, the mission is to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences that resonate deeply with... Show More
Job Requirements
- 2-year degree concentration in Culinary Arts or Food Science or Food Technology or closely related scientific discipline
- 4-year degree concentration in Culinary Arts or Food Science or Food Technology or closely related scientific discipline
- 5+ years of experience culinary product development and menu strategy
- Experience preferred in multi-unit restaurant chain
- Passion for food and culinary mastery including creative menu development, cost management, manufacturing, restaurant operations, and equipment
- Demonstrated collaboration skills to work with functions and external vendors
- Ability to take ideas from concept to execution with strong program management
- Strong organization and presentation skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and multi-task under tight timelines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Job Qualifications
- Degree concentration in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, or related scientific discipline
- More than 5 years of experience in culinary product development and menu strategy
- Experience in multi-unit restaurant chains preferred
- Strong collaboration skills with ability to work across functions and with vendors
- Strategic and program development capabilities
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and handle ambiguity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Job Duties
- Drive culinary innovation and product development including core menu and limited-time offer innovation
- Partner with Category Management team through concept ideation, product development, in-market testing, and commercialization
- Translate culinary briefs into product innovation that attracts new guests and enhances guest satisfaction
- Conduct consumer and guest research to understand needs and optimize products
- Collaborate with vendor partners from concept to prototype and commercialization
- Stay updated with culinary trends and competitive innovations
- Participate and cook in key culinary events to inspire and engage stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with Marketing, Operations, QA, and Supply Chain for strategy alignment and execution
- Manage new product launch readiness including specifications, yield, QA, regulatory and legal approvals
- Develop training materials and refine restaurant processes with Operations
- Select equipment and optimize packaging to improve guest experience and reduce costs
- Manage supplier relationships, sourcing strategy, and cost negotiations
Job Qualifications
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Expert Level (7+ years)
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