Culinary Innovation Manager (Sonic)

SONIC Drive-In
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
The Culinary Innovation Manager should bring a creative viewpoint to all new product development, while delivering relevant food and beverage concepts to the SONIC guest. This position will lead and manage product development of new products and execution of strategic initiatives as it relates to all segments and dayparts from concept approval to product launch.

Requirements

  • 2 Year Degree Preferred - A culinary or Food related degree is preferred for this position
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a culinary or product development role required
  • Ability to think strategically, be detail oriented and respond quickly to business needs
  • Bring creativity to menu development and trend dives for the team
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate and motivate across the operations, supply chain, field, and marketing teams
  • Self-starter with the ability to project manage and handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet all desired deadlines
  • Strong leadership, sales support, project management and training skills
  • Understanding how to take products or programs through a development and testing process
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to listen and translate details accurately
  • Should possess an innate curiosity and growth mindset

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
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