Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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About Restaurant Brands International

RBI is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $32 billion in system-wide sales and approximately 26,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – BURGER KING®, TIM HORTONS®, and POPEYES®.

Job Overview

The Innovation & R&D Manager will be part of the Tim Hortons EMEA team and responsible for our research and development strategy, specifically related to product innovation, a fundamental pillar of the company’s marketing strategy. The Tim Hortons EMEA team is responsible to define and execute the growth strategy in all the markets where Tim Hortons is present in the EMEA region. Specifically, on the innovation front, this position is the guardian of Tim Hortons’ product standards and is responsible for developing product innovations that drive the business forward.

Duties And Responsibilities
  • Developing Tim Hortons product innovation strategy, managing the development and launch of new products and the renovation of existing products. Managing portfolio of projects to deliver against business objects through strong action plans
  • Cross-functional alignment with internal partners (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance) and working with external suppliers to ideate, co-develop and commercialize platforms and resolve issues with existing products
  • Act as a guardian for product standards and manage the product approval process. Develop procedures and process to ensure products are executed at the store level
  • Concept and product testing to provide consumer insights and validation to innovation ideas. Ensure products deliver are delivering exception taste and quality to match guest experience
  • Provide guidance to local teams on product innovation, product standards and consumer testing
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of previous experience in food product innovation in the fast food / restaurant industry, or in an FMCG company
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Food Science / Food Engineering / Nutrition
  • Strong business acumen and a drive for results
  • Advanced problem solving skills and analytical capabilities in complex situations; ability to analyze marketing data and consumer behavior data
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at higher levels internally and externally to impact significant business outcomes
  • Able to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Fluent business English
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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Deadline: 04-05-2024

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