Manager Nutrition & Product Development

Brinker International; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brinker International in Coppell, TX, seeks a Manager of Nutrition & Product Development to lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of nutrition and allergen programs, partnering with marketing, culinary and product teams to support menu innovation and wellness goals. This role is based in Dallas (Coppell) with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

Local candidates or those willing to relocate are preferred; sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Nutrition or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–8+ years of experience in nutrition analysis, regulatory compliance or nutrition program management in restaurant/foodservice/food manufacturing.
• Experience building or managing nutrition labeling and allergen programs for multi-unit operations.
• Experience partnering with culinary teams and product developers to create or reformulate menu items with nutrition goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nutrition & Allergen Program Management
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance Across Jurisdictions
• Menu Nutritional Analysis & Database Management
• Collaborate on Culinary Innovation and Healthy Menu Strategy
• Support New Product Commercialization

Skills

Nutrition & Allergen Program Mgmt

Regulatory Compliance

Menu Nutrition Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Product Development Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Manager, Nutrition & Product Development

Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead?

It means creating moments that make everyone feel special — whether you’re supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life’s too short not to work happy.

At Brinker’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands — Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® — and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you’ll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

The Nutrition and Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation and ongoing management of Brinker's nutrition and allergen programs while partnering with marketing, culinary and product development teams to support product and menu innovation.

This role is based in Dallas (Coppell), TX and follows a hybrid schedule (3 days in office). We are currently focused on local candidates or those open to relocating to the area. At this time, we are unable to provide sponsorship support.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Nutrition & Allergen Program Management
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance Across Jurisdictions
• Menu Nutritional Analysis & Database Management
• Collaborate on Culinary Innovation and Healthy Menu Strategy
• Support New Product Commercialization

What You Bring To The Team

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Nutrition or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred; 5–8+ years of experience in nutrition analysis, regulatory compliance or nutrition program management within the restaurant, foodservice or food manufacturing industry; Demonstrated experience building or managing nutrition labeling and allergen management programs for multi-unit restaurant or retail food operations; Experience partnering with culinary teams and product developers to create or reformulate menu items that align with nutrition and wellness goals

Why Brinker

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.
• Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.