Research & Development Chef / Manager Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Research & Development Chef / Manager for a Food Processing or Foodservice company in the Consumer Packaged Goods / Food Manufacturing Industry.

IN LOCATION: Currently living in Stuart, FL. No relocate but flexible about travel. Prefers a worksite setup that is Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Highly accomplished Research & Development Chef and culinary innovation leader with over 12years of specialized experience in the food science and culinary sectors, including consumer packaged goods and retail food development. Expertise spans new product development, commercialization, culinary strategy, and cross-functional team leadership, as well as partnering with sales. Career highlights include transforming culinary insights into scalable products that have generated over $20 million in sales growth.

Key Skills & Accomplishments:
• Over 12 years of experience in Food Science / R&D / Culinary innovation within consumer product environments
• Skilled in Culinary Innovation, New Product Development, and Commercialization of food products
• Experienced in managing teams and cross-department collaborations to meet project deadlines and achieve business goals
• Proven ability to develop new items and line extensions, contributing to significant revenue increases
• Expertise in conducting sensory evaluations, analyzing food trends, and applying flavor profile insights
• Successful at leading global food treks, studying diverse cuisines and integrating findings into product pipelines
• Adept at working closely with sales, marketing, R&D, and manufacturing teams to optimize product launch and scale-up processes

EDUCATION:
Culinary Degree from Pennsylvania Culinary / Le Cordon Bleu of Culinary Arts, Pittsburgh, PA

COMPENSATION:
Base salary expectation is approximately $120,000 plus incentives, depending on role scope and responsibilities.

If you are interested in speaking with this Food Science / Culinary Innovation leader who:
• Is looking to lead a food product development or R&D team
• Is eager to help your company develop innovative food products that align with market trends and boost sales
• Is capable of driving culinary strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and transforming insights into profitable products, then…
Contact:
George Blomgren
georgeb@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Onsite, Remote, Hybrid Onsite/Remote Combination
Employment Preference:Permanent, Contract