Innovation & Product Development Lead - Hybrid F&B

QSRP group; Assago; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross Annual Salary Range From 40.000 

€ until 44.000€

Yearly Bonus Based on Company Perfor m

Discounts for company restaurants

Job summary

Burger King Restaurants Italy is seeking a driven professional to lead the Food & Beverage innovation pipeline from concept to market launch. You will drive brand growth through new products and improved offerings while shaping new consumption occasions.

Responsibilities include managing end-to-end projects, collaborating with suppliers, internal teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliant, successful launches and market fit across Italian markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science and Technology, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in Product Development, Innovation, Brand Marketing, or similar roles in Food & Beverage, FMCG, or QSR.
• Strong passion for the food sector and sensitivity to consumer trends.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and monitor the innovation pipeline in line with business objectives.
• Develop new Food & Beverage products: manage innovation projects end to end, including ideation, development, testing, and launch.
• Identify market trends, analyze consumer behaviors and needs, understand changes in consumption occasions, and monitor competitor activities.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Brand Standards and Legal to ensure production procedures comply with company and safety standards; guide Food Safety, HACCP, and food regulation processes.

Skills

Strategic product development

Project management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science and Technology

Job description

Burger King Restaurants Italy is seeking a driven professional to lead the Food & Beverage innovation pipeline from concept to market launch. You will drive brand growth through new products and improved offerings while shaping new consumption occasions.

Responsibilities include managing end-to-end projects, collaborating with suppliers, internal teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliant, successful launches and market fit across Italian markets.