Overview
Date Posted:
2/8/2010
Requisition Number:
5075
City:
Louisville
State:
KY
Function:
Food Innovation
Brand:
Long John Silvers
Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This position designs, plans and manages complex or major research and development projects resulting in new or improved products and processes. This position works directly with Brand Managers and cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop new menu items for Long John Silver’s.





JOB SIZE:

This position is responsible for product development, consumer validation, commercialization, market test, national launch and post-launch support of 4-8 new products per year for entire domestic Long John Silver's system.





JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Provides R&D leadership and representation on cross functional project teams. Attends weekly team meetings, updates and discusses deliverables, barriers and solutions. Acts as liaison between team and Food Innovation Team (FIT) team. Develops new products with support and input from cross-functional areas. 15%
* Evaluates and recommends products, packaging and smallwares from suppliers. Performs appropriate tests to validate product, interprets results and recommends next steps. Evaluates overall consumer acceptance of new products. 25%
* Designs & conducts research as needed to approve new product ideas, procedures or products. 10%
* Develops and writes operational procedures and specifications for new products which yield a safe and consistent quality product. Researches and establishes equipment set points, cook and hold times. Evaluates and validates consumer acceptance of products throughout the cooking and hold times, across all approved holding equipment 15%
* Attends production run and QC product to ensure product meets specification and performs as designed in restaurant 10%
* Ability to handle multiple projects, meet timeline and budget restraints.
* Coaches and supports other FIT team member efforts against project objectives. Provides direction to vendors and consultants. 15%
* Leads cross-functional teams. Structures, prepares and delivers presentations with confidence and impact to Sr. Management. Coach cross-functional team members. 10%
* Travel required - as project related.


Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:

* Culinary Degree, Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related scientific field. M.S. Preferred.
* 7-9 years food industry experience, some seafood and restaurant experience preferred.
* Strong product/project management experience.
* Some people management experience a plus.
* Strong interpersonal skills and strong personal initiative.
* Must have strong collaborative nature and be a team player.
* Must be able to present material in composed and confident manner.
* Accountable to build know how of peers and leadership by discussing the contradictions.
* Must be able to apply data-driven hard facts with business acumen and judgment.
* Ability and rapport to coach and direct technical and non-technical associates.
* Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects while delivering breakthrough results.
* Must be able to execute projects within timelines and budgets.
* Must be able to quickly anticipate and identify potential challenges and proactively recommend course of action to resolve.
* Must be resourceful to find new sources of information and innovations.