Job Description
QC position, located in Whitehouse Station, NJ GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Senior Manager of Innovation & Culinary for Enterprise Food & Beverage (across Murphy USA QuickChek) will be at the forefront of transforming our innovation and culinary capabilities. This role blends visionary creativity with strategic leadership, driving the development and practical execution of innovative menus, beverage programs, & culinary concepts. This role involves staying ahead of industry trends, fostering creativity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional food & beverage offerings/experiences while aligning with the organization's brand and business goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Act as an Enterprise leader, with the ability to collaborate across teams/functions. Develop and execute a comprehensive culinary innovation strategy that aligns with the company's overall objectives and enhances our Food & Beverage offer. Identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and consumer preferences to guide Food & Beverage menu development and beverage programs. Offer input into Food & Beverage equipment and tests, to deliver the Food & Beverage offer and an excellent customer experience. Partner to create annual strategic plans as well as a 3-year innovation pipeline, leading testing and product development to develop a stable of viable prototypes that can be commercialized into new products. Lead new product prototyping from concept to completion, while collaborating with cross functional teams including Procurement, Training, Operations, Marketing, Category Management, and others as appropriate. Manage special projects as needed including potential adjustments to existing product builds product procedures and the development of specialized menu items. Develop product build recipes, procedures, and food cost calculations/ROI for products. Provide support during marketing production and photography shoots, working with food stylists to provide finished product ahead of new product launches. Partner with Culinary (Chef) and Marketing to establish food styling and product imagery guidelines. Manage and grow the Food & Beverage culinary and innovation teams. â Experiment with new cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and presentation styles. â Monitor costs and pricing strategies to maintain financial sustainability. â Act as a partner to the Director of F&B Enablement, Innovation, Culinary â Expect to travel 25% of the time PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS/ ATTRIBUTES A minimum of 7 years of full-time experience - preferably in the quick service restaurant ('QSR'), convenience store, food & beverage, and/or multi-unit retail industry across innovation, culinary, marketing, business development, and/or equivalent functions Ability to develop cross-functional partnerships to deliver results. Knowledge of the US food & beverage industry; preferably culinary and/or direct experience working with Chefs. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Powerpoint, Word, Excel). Excellent analytical and organizational skills, and a personal reputation for honesty & integrity. EDUCATION A four-year college degree is required
