Manager, Culinary Innovation

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Manager, Culinary Innovation - Miami, FL

Region: Miami, FL

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Why Join Us?

At Subway, "better" is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement ... in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world's leading restaurant brands, we've always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It's centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to support our Marketing and Culinary team as a Manager, Culinary Innovation based in Miami, FL The Culinary Manager provides food science and culinary expertise to assist Culinary Director of Innovation, in executing the culinary strategy across subway inclusive of working closely with Marketing to lead the innovation process, collaborating cross-functionally, and developing and commercializing new and improved products, platforms and processes . This role manages the test kitchen and works cross functionally to monitor existing products for quality assurance, and to assist in developing new products and platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops understanding of and ability to translate food trends into innovative opportunities, stimulate new food ideas and product concepts.
• Prep and prepare products for daily product showing, supplier ideations and leadership showings.
• Support culinary agenda setting, prioritization, and resource allocation, balancing short- and long-term needs and priorities.
• Execute and document all testing of new and existing products or procedures and document recipes and formulations of new and existing products and procedures.
• Demonstrates basic proficiency in the areas of planning, development and execution of all the core services of culinary such as recipe development, package directions, performance and yield testing, food trend research/application.

Qualifications (some examples listed below):

• Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Food Science, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in developing new culinary products
• Passion for food, culinary innovation and the Company's Brand.
• Strong understanding in culinary basics: the principles of cooking techniques, product. characteristics, safe food handling techniques, food & nutrition, and idea development.
• An experienced chef in the restaurant industry.
• Solid culinary operations knowledge base.
• Curious & Enthusiastic with high energy.
• Strong sense of ownership and execution.
• Requires adaptability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive attitude when creating culinary solutions to solve business and market issues.
• Strong knowledge of industry and flavor trends.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong team player and motivated problem solver.
• Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based approach to innovation.
• Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills with a self-motivated attitude to work.

• Language requirements: Fluent in English - any additional language a plus.

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Life)
• Pension/401K/RSP (country specific)
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Volunteering time
• And Many More.....

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/D/V