Culinary Development Manager - Buffalo Wild Wings at Inspire

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food and Beverage, RestaurantIndustries

Requirements

2-Year Degree in a culinary or food-related field (required)
4-Year Degree in Culinary, Culinary Science, or Food Science (preferred)
3-5 years’ experience in a culinary or product development role (required); experience in casual dining culinary development highly preferred
True passion for food
Team player; collegial - good at supporting teams
Incorporate a ‘best first’ mentality and mindset to accelerate innovation process
Excellent oral and written communication skills & presentation capabilities
Ability to set goals, determine priorities, plan, organize & follow through on assigned responsibilities
Ability to make recommendations & decisions in a timely manner
Ability to work independently & as a member of a team
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Accuracy & attention to detail
Highly creative with ability to be flexible & open to new ideas
Proven ability to multi-task with little direct supervision
Effective time & project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills & understanding of embracing company culture

Responsibilities

Support the Product Innovation team in delivering against organizational and personal goals, objectives, and strategies
Work independently on development projects with check-ins & guidance from supervisor as needed; participate in creating new product development objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams (New Product Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Commercialization, Quality Assurance, Brand Marketing, etc.)
Independently work with vendor partners to develop new products from gold-standard product to initial benchtop samples and through commercialization; own development of products and make recommendations for improvements to current prototypes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and create product specifications per commercialized product with vendor partner, Commercialization, Quality Assurance, and others
Provide raw material/formula specifications to Agile lead
Lead product taste tests and new product showings; present product improvement/change recommendations based on taste test results and/or feedback to Culinary Innovation leadership
Partner with Procurement Team to develop accurate food & paper formulas
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify enhancements to new product development and product improvement initiatives; make recommendations to Culinary Innovation leadership for best course of action
Manage the Product Innovation segment of the Product Lifecycle Management system
Plan and execute Product Showcase events for BWW Senior Management, All Management Retreat, Board of Directors, Franchise Community, Marketing Leadership, Shareholders & BWW National Convention
Provide guidance and support to other Product Developers
Oversee the planning and communication of the Culinary Support Team events/activities
Other duties assigned as needed

Skills

Product Development

Culinary Innovation

Product Launch

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Vendor Management

Product Specification

Taste Testing

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Commercialization

Food Formulas

Benchtop Sampling

Inspire

Provides renewable energy subscription services

About Inspire

Inspire provides renewable energy solutions through a flat rate subscription model. Customers can easily switch to 100% renewable energy with a low monthly price, which remains consistent without the fluctuations typical of traditional energy bills. This subscription service is designed for environmentally conscious consumers who want to support clean energy sources. Inspire stands out from competitors by offering a straightforward and predictable pricing structure, along with highly regarded customer service that emphasizes clear and personable interactions. The company's goal is to positively impact the environment by combating climate change and promoting clean air initiatives.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$8MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Energy, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401k matching

Training & development

Flexible PTO

Wellness days

Paid parental leave

Risks

Increased competition could erode Inspire's market share.

Potential changes in government subsidies may impact Inspire's pricing model.

Rising operational costs could force Inspire to increase subscription fees.

Differentiation

Inspire offers a flat rate subscription for 100% renewable energy.

Customers can switch to Inspire's service in less than two minutes.

Inspire is known for excellent customer service and clear communication.

Upsides

Growing consumer interest in sustainable living boosts demand for Inspire's services.

Advancements in battery storage enhance Inspire's renewable energy reliability.

Government incentives for renewable energy adoption make Inspire's model more appealing.

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