Innovation Development Lead - 14-Month Contract

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Australia is seeking an Innovation Development Manager on a 14-month fixed-term contract to shape the future of our menu. You will lead food and packaging projects from concept through to restaurant launch, joining the Food & Innovation Team (FIT) to keep the brand modern and distinctive.

Reporting to the Senior Innovation Development Manager, you will work with suppliers and cross-functional partners to turn bold ideas into market-leading products and packaging, from kitchen trials to

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within food service, retail or manufacturing.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of product development, food processing, packaging innovation and quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and continuous improvement across menu items and packaging.
• Build forward innovation pipeline and support the marketing calendar.
• Develop and evaluate concepts using customer insights, technical expertise, research and testing.
• Partner with suppliers to deliver products that meet brand, nutrition and commercial requirements.
• Lead hands-on trials in the innovation kitchen and demonstrate how products will work in restaurants.

Skills

Product development

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

KFC Australia is seeking an Innovation Development Manager on a 14-month fixed-term contract to shape the future of our menu. You will lead food and packaging projects from concept through to restaurant launch, joining the Food & Innovation Team (FIT) to keep the brand modern and distinctive.

Reporting to the Senior Innovation Development Manager, you will work with suppliers and cross-functional partners to turn bold ideas into market-leading products and packaging, from kitchen trials to