Senior Manager, Culinary Innovation

Ready to build whats next with one of the worlds most iconic brands

Why Join Subway

At Subway we are not standing still. We are building. This is a business focused on what matters most: growing franchisee profitability strengthening our brand and creating long-term value. The people who thrive here are the ones who want to make a real impact. You will not just do the work. You will shape it.

We move fast. We think like owners. We make decisions that matter. We hold ourselves to a high standard because what we do directly impacts thousands of franchisees around the world. If you bring energy accountability and a bias for action you will fit right in. We take the work seriously but we also know the best results come from teams that support each other celebrate wins and show up ready to build something better every day. This is your chance to be part of whats next.

About the Role:

As Senior Manager Culinary Innovation youll bring food trends to life creating bold craveable products that balance flavor quality and operational feasibility. Youll lead recipe development and testing collaborate across functions and guide products from concept to nationwide launch

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the creation testing and commercialization of new food and beverage products platforms and limited-time offers.
• Translate global food and flavor trends into relevant on-brand innovation that excites guests and drives incremental growth
• Partner with Marketing Operations Sourcing QA and Finance to bring concepts from idea stage to national implementation.
• Write and manage product specifications and recipes; provide culinary and R&D approval for product changes.
• Conduct product evaluations yield testing and cost analysis to balance innovation with unit-level profitability.
• Collaborate with QA and Sourcing to ensure product quality safety and compliance with regulatory standards (HACCP nutrition labeling allergens gluten-free sodium reduction etc.).
• Lead menu engineering initiatives for both core and value platforms identifying gaps and opportunities in the current offering.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships sourcing new ingredients and technologies that enhance product quality and innovation.
• Continuously research taste and explore emerging ingredients preparation methods and menu strategies to keep Subway at the forefront of culinary innovation.
• Present new concepts and platforms to brand leadership and Franchise partners with clear culinary rationale and business impact.
• Mentor and develop junior team members fostering a culture of creativity collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree inCulinary Arts Food Science or related field; advanced training preferred.
• 8years of experience in culinary innovation product development or restaurant/R&D leadership. Experience in multi-unit/QSR or food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Strong culinary background with demonstrated expertise in recipe development product innovation and food science.
• Deep knowledge of industry and flavor trends clean-label ingredients and sensory evaluation methods.
• Proven experience in product commercialization supplier engagement and quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of food safety (HACCP) packaged food regulations and government requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to balance creativity with operational feasibility and financial discipline.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing talent.
• Flexible adaptable and open-minded with unquestioned integrity.
• Up to 30%travel.

What do we Offer

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life)

• 401k

• Competitive Bonus

• Mobility Allowance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Company Holidays

• Employee Resource Groups

• Volunteering time

• Many More

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills education training credentials qualifications scope and complexity of role responsibilities geographic location performance and working conditions.

The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/D/V

Subway uses technologyassisted tools to support our recruitment process. These tools strictly help organize and sort applications based on jobrelated qualifications. All decisions are made by people - our recruiting team and hiring managers. If you have questions or would like to request an alternative review process please let us know.

Job Details

• Pay Type: Salary

• Employment Indicator: Regular

Required Experience:

Senior Manager