This company is the largest quick service restaurant organization in the world.
Job Responsibilities:
Position Purpose
transfer business and consumer opportunities into menu strategy
develop the menu project charter, product development brief
foster creativity and innovation for Menu Solutions
develop Business Case and Menu Pipeline
Principal Accountabilities
in addition to following companys policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
People
provide on-going coaching, training and development of suppliers, and other department members in the food development disciplines
in conformity with company's people standards and procedures, valuing growth and contributions, and treating employees with respect
Development
plan and organize Product Cutting
support and follow-up with suppliers for new and/or improved products and concept
leverage best practices within APMEA and other AOW
Innovation and Improvement
maintain knowledge of industry trends and processes to identify the right options within the product categories
collaborate with supplier R&D teams, internal cross functional departments to provide targeted products and options for strategic menu needs
challenge existing operational platforms (including ingredients, cooking platforms, operation procedures and equipments) as needed to improve processes and meet strategic menu needs
Business Results
deliver products that meet the 4 screens: consumer relevance, brand fit, financial impact, and operations & supply/execution scalability
ensure priorities are aligned and resourced across different functions
Critical Competencies
knowledgeable about how to incorporate western food background with local relevant taste
knowledgeable about culinary trends, recipe formulations and food technology is a plus
have the skill set to strategically fulfill the gap between business plan and menu strategy
If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Molly Gu at Robert Walters on +86 21 5153 5872 or sha.consumersales@robertwalters.com.cn quoting the Job Reference SM00/GUM/112195.