Senior R&D Chef/Senior Manager

Senior Research & Development Chef

Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Research and Development Chef. As a Senior R&D Chef you will spearhead culinary innovation within our organization taking a central role in shaping our culinary offerings. Leading a team of R&D chefs your responsibilities include driving product development initiatives ensuring project success and leveraging your expertise to enhance our companys market positioning. Your pivotal role will contribute significantly to our success by delivering cuttingedge culinary creations and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

You will

• Lead and inspire a dynamic team of R&D chefs fostering their growth and development through mentorship and training programs.
• Drive innovation in food product development ensuring a continuous stream of creative and marketrelevant culinary offerings.
• Implement KPI tracking systems to monitor project success providing valuable insights for resource allocation and strategic decisionmaking.
• Oversee the timely and effective execution of projects utilizing strong project management skills to ensure milestones are met.
• Regularly update and refine recipes incorporating the latest culinary trends nutritional considerations and quality standards.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with other departments to align product development strategies with overall company goals enhancing market positioning and profitability.

You are

• Innovative: You possess a creative and forwardthinking mindset constantly seeking new culinary trends and techniques to drive innovation in food product development.
• LeadershipOriented: With a proven ability to lead and inspire a team you excel in fostering the growth and development of your colleagues creating a collaborative and motivated work environment.
• Analytical: You have a keen analytical mindset leveraging KPI tracking and data analysis to monitor project success make informed decisions and allocate resources effectively.
• DetailOriented: Your meticulous approach ensures the precision and quality of recipe updates meeting the highest standards in taste presentation and nutritional considerations.
• Adaptable: In the dynamic world of culinary arts you thrive on change and can adapt swiftly to evolving trends market demands and project requirements.
• Organized: With strong project management skills you can efficiently oversee multiple projects ensuring they are completed on time and in accordance with established quality standards.

You have

• Extensive Culinary Expertise: Demonstrated mastery in culinary arts and a deep understanding of food science flavor profiles and culinary trends.
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in leading and developing highperforming teams in a fastpaced R&D culinary environment.
• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Analytical Acumen: Ability to implement and utilize KPI tracking systems providing datadriven insights to inform decisionmaking and resource allocation.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry embracing change and adapting swiftly to new trends and challenges.
• DetailOriented Approach: Meticulous attention to detail in recipe development and updates maintaining high standards in taste presentation and nutritional considerations.
• Must be able to read write and speak English. Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Youll get

• Competitive salary 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO including sabbatical and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC women veterans parents and LGBTQ
• Inclusive collaborative and dynamic work environment within a fastpaced missiondriven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However the Company reserves the right to adjust modify or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs operational requirements or other factors.
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