Top 89 Culinary innovation Jobs in Atlanta, Ga

Sr. Manager, Culinary Innovation - Arby's
Inspire Brands —Atlanta, GA
- Microsoft Excel
- Cooking
- 8 years
9d
Manager, Culinary Innovation - Beverage - Sonic
Inspire Brands —Atlanta, GA
- Microsoft Excel
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
Event Culinary - Off-Premise
PROOF OF THE PUDDING —Atlanta, GA
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Office
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Culinary Director
JACKMONT HOSPITALITY INC —Atlanta, GA
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
- Senior level
20h
Senior Culinary Lead
Chick-fil-A, Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Culinary Innovation Manager (Sonic)
Sonic Drive-In —Atlanta, GA
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Director of Food & Beverage
Fox Theatre —Atlanta, GA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
Server - Off Premise
PROOF OF THE PUDDING —Atlanta, GA
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Driving
- Organizational skills
GENERAL MANAGER - ATLANTA, GA
Eurest —Atlanta, GA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Luxury Experience Chef
Perfekttouch LUXE —Roswell, GA
- $30 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Mentoring
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
5d
Chef de Cuisine - The Americano
InterContinental —Atlanta, GA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
9d
Executive Sous Chef - Golf & Special Events
PROOF OF THE PUDDING —Atlanta, GA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Director of Food and Beverage
Loews Atlanta Hotel —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Foodservice Territory Manager
Gourmet Foods International —Decatur, GA
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Executive Chef 4
Sodexo —Atlanta, GA
- $86,275 - $111,650 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
3d
Dining Shift Lead (Multiple Openings)
Georgia Tech —Atlanta, GA
- $21.84 - $29.70 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
Steward - Off-Premise Catering
PROOF OF THE PUDDING —Atlanta, GA
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Office
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Sous Chef
Venues —Atlanta, GA
- $70,000 - $73,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Quick Apply
Senior Sous Chef - SCAD Atlanta
Bon Appetit —Atlanta, GA
- $60,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Executive Chef
Rhea Restaurant —Atlanta, GA
- $70,501.31 - $100,904.80 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
Quick Apply
10d

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Sr. Manager, Culinary Innovation - Arby's

Inspire Brands -
Atlanta, GA

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Job Details

9 days ago

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Menu design
Program design
Microsoft Excel
Team supervision
Coaching
Cooking
Task prioritization
Vendor relationship management
Vendor communication
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Productivity software
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Deliver industry-leading product innovation that drives traffic, revenue, and guest satisfaction. Lead multiple innovation workstreams while providing coaching, direction, and technical leadership to Culinary Innovation team members. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business objectives into commercially successful menu innovation and support the development of culinary capabilities across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Innovation & Product Development

Lead larger and more complex core menu, LTO, and product improvement initiatives from concept through commercialization.
Translate culinary briefs, consumer insights, and business objectives into differentiated products that drive guest satisfaction and traffic.
Remain hands-on in the kitchen, providing culinary direction through prototyping, optimization, product testing, and validation.
Guide vendor partners from concept to commercially viable samples and through the commercialization process.
Identify relevant culinary, consumer, and competitive trends and apply them to current and future development work.
Champion first-in-class, best-in-class, and differentiated products that strengthen Arby’s position in QSR.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Commercialization

Champion food quality across all assigned projects and categories, proactively identifying risks, ensuring cross-functional partners take timely corrective action, and driving preventative measures that protect guest satisfaction and brand equity.
Coordinate multiple workstreams, clarify priorities, manage timelines, and proactively escalate risks or resource needs.
Guide commercialization readiness, including specifications, yields, supplier readiness, procedures, training, packaging, and equipment needs.
Build alignment among partners and drive disciplined follow-through from development through launch.

People Development & Team Leadership

Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for assigned Culinary Innovation team members.
Support workload prioritization and resource planning across multiple projects in partnership with the Director.
Serve as a culinary and technical resource, helping team members solve development and commercialization challenges.
Foster a team culture of creativity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Support

Support the Director in developing innovation priorities, category strategies, and short- and long-term pipeline recommendations.
Participate in annual planning, innovation showcases, executive tastings, supplier sessions, and culinary trend exploration.
Identify opportunities to improve team processes, tools, capabilities, and ways of working.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 Year Degree with a concentration in Culinary Arts or Food Science / Food Technology / closely related scientific discipline
Preferred 4 Year Degree with a concentration in Culinary Arts or Food Science / Food Technology / closely related scientific discipline
8+ years of progressive experience in culinary innovation, food science, product development, menu strategy, or a related discipline.
Experience leading complex innovation programs from concept through commercialization.
Multi-unit restaurant, foodservice, or consumer packaged goods experience strongly preferred.
Experience coaching team members and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and deliver business results.
Passion for Food & Culinary mastery – creative menu development, food products, cost, manufacturing, restaurant operations and equipment
Collaboration – demonstrated ability to work with other functions and external vendors to build trust & deliver results
Strategy & program development – ability to take idea to execution, managing multiple priorities and functional engagement
Strong organization and presentation skills – balance multiple priorities, keep timelines & records, clearly written & verbal communication
Thrives in ambiguity – ability to multi-task with minimal direct supervision. Move quickly on tight timelines while maintaining strong work product & quality standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Decision-Making Authority

Responsible for product development and project execution decisions within approved briefs and business priorities, including culinary direction, product optimization, vendor development, and commercialization readiness. Recommends priorities, resource needs, and risk mitigation plans to the Director, with appropriate alignment on decisions that affect strategy, budget, or portfolio direction.

Direct Reports:

May directly supervise Culinary Innovation Managers, Associate Managers, interns, or other assigned team members, based on organizational structure.
Provides coaching, technical guidance, and project leadership across the broader Culinary Innovation team.

Travel Required:

Approximately 20% - Includes: Supplier visits, Industry Events, Research & Culinary Tours

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

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culinary innovation jobs in atlanta, ga

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