Leadership Position in Product Development

Culinary innovation is at the heart of our business. We seek a seasoned Product Innovation Director to lead the entire lifecycle of product development, from concept validation to launch. This leadership role requires strategic vision, food science expertise, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Lead end-to-end product development – from concept validation, supplier sourcing, prototyping, compliance, to launch.
• Be customer-facing expert on product development to meet unique needs of different customer channels.
• Drive innovation pipeline – build and manage a roadmap of products aligned with consumer trends and market gaps.
• Partner with marketing, sales & operations – ensure launches are integrated across supply chain, creative, and go-to-market campaigns.
• Optimize unit economics & margins – negotiate with suppliers, improve COGS, and build scalable systems.
• Ensure compliance & quality control – manage regulatory requirements across categories and markets.
• Own timelines & execution speed – keep projects on track, moving from ideation to launch without bottlenecks.

• Proven experience in end-to-end product development of food products (Food Service and Sauces experience preferred).
• Executive presence and proven ability to influence customers.
• Strong culinary experience in the Food Service Space and ability to prepare meals for corporate events and customer meetings.
• Ability to collaborate with Chefs and culinary teams to develop recipes and formulas for restaurant/hotel's food programs.
• Strong supplier management & sourcing skills.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and cost in execution.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible savings accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Bonus compensation.
• Short term disability.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and growth in a fast-paced food manufacturing company. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for product development, we encourage you to apply.