Manager Culinary Innovation

Cracker Barrel; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Annual Salary

Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions

35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in Lebanon, Tennessee, seeks an experienced culinary professional for product development. You'll ideate and develop menu recipes while collaborating across departments. A Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience is required, along with strong culinary knowledge and communication skills.

The role offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years culinary experience with exposure to daily food service/restaurant operations.
• Familiarity with consumer research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ideation and development of new menu recipes and promotional food items.
• Collaborate with Marketing, FP&A, Operations, and other departments.
• Maintain awareness of CBOCS operations and competitor capabilities.

Skills

Knowledge of culinary arts/food technology

Understanding of food service industry trends

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Extensive knowledge of proper food safety

Education

Bachelors or Culinary Arts degree

Job description

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we’re in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you’re designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we’re all in good company.

What You’ll Do – You’ll Make The Moment

• Ideation and development of new menu recipes and promotional food items that perform equally in multiple cooking platforms (Core; S2E). Creates recipes and develops products from conceptualization through development and testing, including plate presentation and cost estimates. Collaborates with Marketing, FP&A, Operations, Strategic Sourcing and Training in the development of new menu and promotional products.
• Provides Product Development perspective/expertise as needed to support all CBOCS initiatives to include S2E, Process Simplification, TO GO, Scalable Prototype, and etc.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of CBOCS operations, supplier capabilities and competitive positions through CBOCS, competitive and supplier visits.

Experience And Education

• Bachelors or Culinary Arts degree and/or 5-7 years culinary experience with exposure to daily food service/restaurant operations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of culinary arts/food technology.
• Knowledge and understanding of food service industry trends.
• Familiarity with consumer research (trends, methodology, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of proper food safety (handling and storage) and service techniques; general understanding of quality assurance.
• Extensive knowledge of CBOCS restaurant equipment and both operational platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and math skills.

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
• Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.

See for yourself. Apply now.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.