Insight Global
Director- Food Innovation
Insight Global, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
Job Description
An employer is looking for a Director of Food Innovation in the Plano, TX area. You will primarily be tasked with leading the development for the clients innovation pipeline grounded in consumer insights, culinary trends, and business needs. You will direct the development/ commercialization of all Americas menu innovation and optimization initiatives with a focus on craveability and taste. You will partner closely with global menu strategy, global culinary innovation and key marketing leaders to support locally relevant menu innovations. You will also translate brand and menu strategy in to a robust pipeline to deliver growth for the business, leading the menu innovation process from ideation through development, commercialization, validation and implementation. Additional tasks will include coaching/ developing direct reports, developing ecosystem of supplier partners and SMEs to bring the proper resources/ expertise and take direction from the culinary team to execute off of.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Skills and Requirements
12+ years experience in food innovation/ R&D leadership experience in a multi-unit restaurant/ retail brand (or CPG/ manufacturing equivalent)
Proven leadership background across a globally diverse, matrixed/ franchised organization
Strategic thought leader with proven experience leading/ developing teams
Experience with food manufacturing and culinary trends
Strong understanding of the food commercialization process Experience with Pizza related food science (dough systems, cheese/ dairy, etc.) null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
An employer is looking for a Director of Food Innovation in the Plano, TX area. You will primarily be tasked with leading the development for the clients innovation pipeline grounded in consumer insights, culinary trends, and business needs. You will direct the development/ commercialization of all Americas menu innovation and optimization initiatives with a focus on craveability and taste. You will partner closely with global menu strategy, global culinary innovation and key marketing leaders to support locally relevant menu innovations. You will also translate brand and menu strategy in to a robust pipeline to deliver growth for the business, leading the menu innovation process from ideation through development, commercialization, validation and implementation. Additional tasks will include coaching/ developing direct reports, developing ecosystem of supplier partners and SMEs to bring the proper resources/ expertise and take direction from the culinary team to execute off of.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Skills and Requirements
12+ years experience in food innovation/ R&D leadership experience in a multi-unit restaurant/ retail brand (or CPG/ manufacturing equivalent)
Proven leadership background across a globally diverse, matrixed/ franchised organization
Strategic thought leader with proven experience leading/ developing teams
Experience with food manufacturing and culinary trends
Strong understanding of the food commercialization process Experience with Pizza related food science (dough systems, cheese/ dairy, etc.) null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.