Manager, Product Development & Commercialization
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $113,000.00 - $158,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
sick leave
Vacation Time
annual bonuses
Equity awards
Job Description
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain dedicated to cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Established as a leader and innovator in the food industry, Chipotle operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Unlike many competitors, Chipotle is distinguished by its ownership and operation of all its restaurants in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and service. Chipotle prides itself on embracing a people-first culture rooted in values, prioritizing diversity, equity,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university
- 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
- Experience-based knowledge of food manufacturing focusing on cooked proteins, sauces, seasonings, bakery and tortilla products
- Ability to create and interpret technical specifications
- Ability to manage commercialization trials and vendor relations
- Knowledge of service restaurant operations
- Project management training, Servsafe, and Culinology certification preferred
- Experience working back-of-house in restaurants
- Willingness to travel to vendor facilities
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Self-starter with critical thinking ability
- Passionate about food quality and teamwork
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year college or university
- Degree in Food Science or a related field
- Culinary experience is a plus
- 5 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry
- Experience-based knowledge of food manufacturing with emphasis on commercialized processes for cooked proteins including sous vide, frying/searing, marination
- Experience with kettle-cooked sauces and fresh salsas
- Experience with seasonings including blending and packing
- Experience with linear and sheeted bakery and tortilla products
- Ability to create technical specifications for process controls, intrinsic properties, and organoleptic properties to deliver consistency and repeatability
- Ability to manage commercialization trials at vendor partners with clear success criteria and detailed reporting
- Knowledge of service restaurants and related support needs
- Project management training preferred
- Servsafe and Culinology certification preferred
- Experience working back-of-house in restaurants
- Experience traveling to vendor facilities
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Self-starter with data-driven and critical thinking skills
- Service-focused attitude
- Passion for food, quality, and teamwork
Job Duties
- Manage product development projects from validated concept to successful launch with post-launch support as needed
- Manage the commercialization of new menu innovation and limited-time offer components including reviewing formulations for brand compliance and feasibility
- Design and attend manufacturing trials
- Evaluate samples from benchtop through full production to match culinary gold standards
- Write, review, and edit finished product process specifications
- Support post-launch consistency and optimization efforts
- Support business continuity efforts for raw materials and components
- Manage the commercialization of new limited-time offer vendors to support growing network demands
- Teach and taste Chipotle's Food With Integrity mission, including conducting restaurant visits and food demonstrations, delivering strategic feedback, and enhancing knowledge of internal and external teams
- Partner with culinary chefs to drive innovation sessions including internal showcases and external presentations
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Supply Chain, Food Safety Quality Assurance, Training, and Consumer Insight teams
- Co-manage the culinary share drive with the team
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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