Job Description

Supports the Culinary Development Team’s workstreams by executing product preparation and kitchen testing. Responsible for delivery / planning of product development food showings,special events, Inspire and AFA Board meetings, CLT’s, Executive Team meetings, focus group taste panels, and agency showings. Owns day-to-day product preparation, product ordering / inventory withinJimmy John’sareas of Inspire Test Kitchen. Lead execution of assigned new product development menu items, equipment /smallwares, and processes to supportJimmy John’sCulinary TeamobjectivesCulinary plays a critical rolein advancing the brand’s strategy andlong termgrowth–we win through high-quality ingredientsand flawless execution thatguestscan count on every time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide project support for Culinary Development Team

• Conduct organoleptic evaluations of test and production samples as assigned.

• Assistin the execution of product presentations for key stakeholders.

• Assistin the planning and execution of food preparation for product showings.

• Plan, execute, anddisseminateinformation from analytical studies of test products. This includes cook temperature studies, product size / weight studies, recipe portioning studies, and the measurement of other key product attributes as assigned.

• Manage andmaintainJimmy John’stest kitchen storage areas forproduct availability,ease of access, organization, and shelf life.

Manage andfacilitateall Product Developmentspecial eventsand product showings for internalstake holdersto include but not limited to Inspire Board, executive team, agency reviews, merchandising / ops reviews, companyspecial events, pre-production showings for photo shoots and TV commercials.

• Manage and organize labor needs for each event and manage team and the execution in the venue.

• Manage thesetupof Test Kitchen or special facilities for foodshowings

• Responsible formanagement ofspecial food ordering requests for the test kitchen for product showings, taste panels, and photo shoots.

• Train event staff and other Culinary Team members forspecial eventscuttings.

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Manage and execute ProductDevelopmentexternalspecial eventsand product showings for all externalstakeholdersto include but not limited to CLT’s, Focus Groups, Franchise Convention / Conference, photo shoots, TV commercials, and Agency Showings.

• Manage and organize labor needs for each event and manage team for the execution at each facility.

• Review Marketing team and Culinary Team prep sheet order guides and ensure correct product is being ordered for all external events.

• Manage and train event staff and other Culinary Team members for external events / cuttings.

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Culinary innovation & product development, including core menu and LTO innovation. Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the innovation process, including concept/ideation, product development, in-markettesting& commercializationfor systemlaunch.

• Inspires the team to push boundaries and strives to create the first in class, best in class and/or only products of target category offered inQSR.

• Responsible for translating culinary briefs into product innovation that drives new guest acquisition and industry-leading guestsatisfaction.

• Work withInsightsTeam to conduct consumer/guest research to understand consumer needs & product optimization, including execution/preparation ofproduct fortesting.

• Work with vendor partners to develop new products from concept to prototype, prototype tocostedcommerciallyviablesample, and through system commercialization process

• Research culinary trends and competitive innovation

• Includes 20% travel for Supplier visits, Industry Events, Research & Culinary Tours, Brand Events

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree with Concentration in Culinary Arts or Food Science / Food Technology / closely related scientific discipline

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 3 years e xperience preferred in restaurant culinary, restaurant operations, food manufacturing, food laboratory

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSor ABILITIES

• Passion for Food & Culinary Arts – deep interest in food and flavors

• Collaboration – ability to work collaboratively across teams of varying backgrounds

• Strategy & program development – ability to take idea to execution, while managing multiple priorities

• Strong organization – balance multiple priorities, keep timelines & records, clear written & verbal communication

• Thrives in ambiguity – ability to multi-task and move quickly on tight timelines whilemaintainingstrong work product & quality standards.

• Proficientin Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.