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Ready Foods

R&D Chef Assistant

Denver, CO · On-site

$23.60 - $36.57/hr

Working under the direction of the Food Innovation Manager and R&D Chef, the role is responsible ... The position emphasizes strong culinary execution, attention to detail, food safety compliance, and ...

Panera Bread

Senior Manager, Culinary Insights

Newton, KS · On-site

$136.38K - $163.66K/yr

This role blends research expertise, culinary curiosity, and business acumen to guide menu strategy ... Proven track record of influencing product development and innovation decisions. * Have managed ...

Panera Bread

Senior Manager, Culinary Insights

Newton, MA · On-site

$136.38K - $163.66K/yr

This role blends research expertise, culinary curiosity, and business acumen to guide menu strategy ... Proven track record of influencing product development and innovation decisions. * Have managed ...

NorthEastern

Sr Research Development Officer

Boston, MA · On-site

The SRDO will provide leadership, strategy development, and management of large/complex research proposals. They will develop deep knowledge of college-based and multidisciplinary research programs ...

PepsiCo

R&D Research and Innovations Chef - Foods

Plano, TX · On-site

$89K - $149K/yr

Ability to incorporate business needs into culinary designs, manage multiple assignments, strong communication skills, and intellectual curiosity. * This role is designed to inspire and lead culinary ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager culinary research development in the United States is $101,794.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Culinary Research Development vs Chef de Cuisine?

AspectManager Culinary Research DevelopmentChef de Cuisine
Primary FocusResearch, development, and innovation of culinary products and recipesKitchen management, food preparation, and culinary execution
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product development kitchens, corporate settingsRestaurant kitchens, hospitality venues
CredentialsFood science, culinary arts, or related certifications often preferredCulinary degree or extensive culinary experience
Industry UsageFood manufacturing, product development companies, culinary innovation firmsRestaurants, hotels, catering services

The Manager Culinary Research Development primarily focuses on developing new food products and recipes through research and innovation, often working in corporate or lab settings. In contrast, the Chef de Cuisine manages daily kitchen operations and prepares dishes in a restaurant environment. While both roles require culinary expertise, the research manager emphasizes product development, whereas the chef emphasizes culinary execution and kitchen management.

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Infographic showing various Manager Culinary Research Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,794 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Research & Development Manager

Research & Development Manager

RED RHINO Leak Detection

Palm Beach Gardens, FL • On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Join the RED RHINO Team!
At RED RHINO, we're looking for an innovative, results-driven Research & Development Manager to turn great ideas into real operational wins! This role will lead our R&D function by evaluating opportunities, running pilots, analyzing results, and scaling smarter tools, processes, and field solutions across the company. If you enjoy solving problems, using data to drive decisions, and finding better ways to get things done, this is your chance to make a visible impact and help shape what's next.
Pay and Perks:
  • Compensation: $105k - $120k; quarterly bonus potential based on initiative outcomes.
  • Standard full-time employee benefits package.
About the Role:
  • HQ required, this is not a remote position.
  • Own the end-to-end R&D pipeline, managing intake, prioritization, and sequencing of innovation, tool development, and process improvement initiatives based on impact, feasibility, ROI, and strategic fit.
  • Lead the design and governance of structured testing programs, establishing clear hypotheses, success metrics, data standards, and disciplined pilot execution across field operations.
  • Analyze pilot results and operational data to deliver clear recommendations on whether initiatives should scale, improve, pause, or be discontinued.
  • Translate validated ideas into scalable field processes, tools, and rollout plans in partnership with operations and training teams to drive adoption and consistency.
  • Monitor post-launch performance, adoption, and feedback to refine solutions and ensure sustained results.
  • Lead and develop the R&D team, setting priorities, coaching performance, and shaping the long-term strategy and capabilities of the function.
What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7-12+ years of progressive experience in operations, engineering, process improvement, or related fields, including 3-5+ years leading teams.
  • Proven ability to design, test, and scale pilots, innovation programs, and process improvements that deliver measurable results.
  • Strong analytical and business judgment skills with experience using KPIs, data, and ROI analysis to prioritize decisions and opportunities.
  • Demonstrated success building and implementing standardized processes that drive consistency, adoption, and long-term operational performance.
  • Effective leader and communicator who can influence cross-functional teams, solve complex problems, and lead change across field and corporate environments.

Drug screening and criminal background checks will be performed on all new hires. RED RHINO is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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