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Wendy's

Manager - Culinary Innovation

Dublin, OH · On-site

$105K - $184K/yr

Lead culinary innovation by creating trend-forward menu items aligned with brand strategy. Manage formulation, testing, and optimization of new products and processes to drive profitable growth.

Wendy's

Manager - Culinary Innovation

Dublin, OH · On-site

$105K - $184K/yr

Lead culinary innovation by creating trend-forward menu items aligned with brand strategy. Manage formulation, testing, and optimization of new products and processes to drive profitable growth.

Wendy's

Manager - Culinary Innovation

Dublin, OH

$105K - $184K/yr

Lead culinary innovation by creating trend-forward menu items aligned with brand strategy. Manage formulation, testing, and optimization of new products and processes to drive profitable growth.

Mars

Digital Innovation Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

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Digital Innovation Engineer

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Manager - Culinary Innovation

Wendy's

Dublin, OH • On-site

$105K - $184K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Wendy's rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 2,357 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 107 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Why Wendy's
When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn't like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you!
Lead culinary innovation by creating trend-forward menu items aligned with brand strategy. Manage formulation, testing, and optimization of new products and processes to drive profitable growth. Serve as a leader within the Culinary Innovation team, fostering creativity and best in class consumer experiences.
Responsibilities
Manage Culinary Strategy for Multiple Category Platforms
  • Develop and maintain a robust innovation pipeline across assigned menu categories.
  • Ensure alignment with brand strategy, R&D Food Vision, food safety standards, and cost targets.
  • Conduct regular category reviews, identify gaps, and propose solutions to meet consumer expectations.
  • Act as subject matter expert, providing insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams
  • Monitor performance metrics and make product recommendations based on consumer trends and competitive analysis.

Manage Product Development
  • Lead creation of gold-standard prototypes and new product formulations that can be scaled for commercialization.
  • Conduct rigorous testing: portion studies, temperature/yield analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
  • Validate equipment compatibility and operational feasibility in restaurant environments.
  • Document findings and present actionable recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners.

Supplier Relationship Management
  • Build strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure high quality partnerships and best ways of working
  • Be knowledgeable on timelines, quality standards, and cost parameters to meet business objectives.
  • Organize supplier demos, tastings, and innovation sessions to align with brand vision.
  • Provide structured and timely feedback to suppliers following product reviews and provide supplier performance feedback to culinary leadership for quarterly business meetings.
  • Stay informed on supplier capabilities and emerging technologies to leverage for future projects.

Provide Culinary Vision & Trend Leadership
  • Serve as a thought leader in culinary innovation, influencing the brand's food culture.
  • Research and interpret culinary trends, competitive offerings, and consumer insights.
  • Ensure compliance with Brand ingredient regulations, nutritional standards and ESG goals.
  • Be agile and willing to adapt strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Grow and Develop Direct Reports
  • Mentor team members through structured development plans and performance feedback.
  • Identify stretch assignments and cross-functional opportunities to build leadership skills.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and accountability.
  • Provide coaching on project prioritization, stakeholder management, and technical skills.
  • Support succession planning by preparing high-potential talent for future leadership roles.

Education: Bachelor's Degree
Travel: 25%
Pay Range: $105,000.00 - $184,000.00 Annually
What we expect from you
  • Education: Bachelors Degree
    Additional education information (major, etc.): Food Science, Culinary or related field.
  • 10 years' combined experience in product development, restaurants and education
  • Proficient computer skills including outlook, word, excel and power point
  • Strong organizational, communication, delegation and presentation skills
  • Creative thinker with ability to achieve results in a dynamic environment
  • Passion for food

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite
Wendy's was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.
The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 20% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.
Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com .
NOTE: Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy's retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.
Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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Wendy's is an internationally recognized fast-food chain headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, US. Falling under the industry of food services, the company began its journey in 1969 and was founded by Dave Thomas, who named the restaurant after his fourth daughter Wendy. The core offerings of Wendy's include a variety of quality-made, signature items such as ‘old-fashioned hamburgers’, ‘frosty desserts’, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast menu among others. Continually striving for the best, the company's mission is to deliver superior quality products and services for their customers and communities through leadership, innovation, and partnerships. Wendy's has marked many achievements over the years, one of their notable accomplishments includes becoming the third-largest burger fast-food chain in the world proving their popularity among the masses.

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Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dublin, OH, US

Year founded

1969

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