Director, Culinary Innovation, Tim Hortons, US
About The Position
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is a leading global quick service restaurant company with a portfolio of iconic brands including TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. RBI is dedicated to growing its brands through innovation and a commitment to sustainability via its Restaurant Brands for Good framework. As the Director, Culinary Innovation for Tim Hortons US, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of food offerings across over 700 US locations. This role involves developing and launching new food products, ensuring continuous quality improvement, and driving sales through innovative, on-brand menu introductions. You will report to the VP of Marketing for Tim Hortons US, manage key food priorities from concept to in-store launch, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve commercialization. This position is central to driving business growth by delivering exciting new food experiences for Tim Hortons guests throughout the United States.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree with 8-10 years of experience in roles focused on product development, innovation, and project management.
- Proficiency in Excel with a strong ability to analyze data and develop recommendations.
- Ability to project manage, meet timelines, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Self-starter, able to work independently.
- Able to develop PowerPoint presentations and influence stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Previous QSR, food innovation experience is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Developing and driving new food innovations across all food platforms for Tim Hortons US.
- Ensuring menu offerings are constantly improving to provide best-in-class food offerings in US restaurants.
- Engaging with US and International vendors to gather global innovation insights and develop next-generation food and platforms.
- Collaborating with Category, Calendar, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams to manage timelines and drive execution for test markets and national launches.
- Commercializing all ingredients related to food at Tim Hortons US.
- Analyzing industry insights and data to develop a data-centric approach to innovation.
- Project managing food innovation priorities to ensure projects meet key timelines and milestones.
- Working with R&D to lead sensory evaluations for key innovations.
- Developing recommendations to further strengthen the food test market and national launch process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive global paid parental leave program.
- Free telemedicine.
- Mental wellness support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
