F&B Innovation & Launch Lead

Burger King Restaurants Italia; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Salary 40-44k EUR

Yearly Bonus

Meal voucher

Discounts for company restaurants

Job summary

Burger King Italy is seeking a Food & Beverage Innovation Lead to develop the product pipeline from concept to market launch, contributing to brand growth through new offerings and improved current menus. You will manage end-to-end innovation projects, coordinate testing, work with suppliers and internal teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations, labeling, and European food rules.

This role requires 3–5 years in product development or related fields, strong English, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science and Technology, or related fields.
• 3–5 years in Product Development/Innovation/Brand Marketing in Food & Beverage or QSR.
• Strong passion for food sector and consumer trends.
• Analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and stakeholder management.
• Good command of English.
• Experience in QSR or Food Service (nice to have).
• Knowledge of food cost principles and product development processes (nice to have).
• Experience in supplier management and innovation processes (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Build and monitor the innovation pipeline in line with business objectives.
• Develop new Food & Beverage products from ideation to launch.
• Optimize existing Food & Beverage products.
• Identify market trends and analyze consumer needs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, HACCP and European food regulations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance on feasibility.
• Coordinate product testing, including concept tests, product tests, consumer research, tastings and validations.
• Support costs, pricing, and P&L assessments.
• Collaborate with international teams to adapt global innovations for Italy.
• Analyze sales KPIs after launch.
• Support brand management in advertising plans.

Skills

Excellent analytical, organizational,,

Collaborative mindset and stakeholder

Good command of English

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science and Technology, or related fields

Job description

Burger King Italy is seeking a Food & Beverage Innovation Lead to develop the product pipeline from concept to market launch, contributing to brand growth through new offerings and improved current menus. You will manage end-to-end innovation projects, coordinate testing, work with suppliers and internal teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations, labeling, and European food rules.

This role requires 3–5 years in product development or related fields, strong English, and the ability to