Job Description

About Restaurant Brands International:

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world\'s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 28,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world\'s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands \xe2\x80\x93 TIM HORTONS\xc2\xae, BURGER KING\xc2\xae, POPEYES\xc2\xae and FIREHOUSE SUBS\xc2\xae. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI working towards its goal of improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

Founded in New Orleans in 1972, POPEYES\xc2\xae has more than 45 years of history and culinary tradition. POPEYES\xc2\xae distinguishes itself with a New Orleans style menu featuring fried chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and other regional items. The chain\xe2\x80\x99s passion for its Louisiana heritage and flavorful authentic food has allowed POPEYES\xc2\xae to become one the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest chicken quick service restaurants with over 3,500 restaurants around the globe.

POPEYES\xc2\xae is expanding rapidly in the APAC region and is a part of Restaurant Brands International (BURGER KING\xc2\xae, TIM HORTONS\xc2\xae, POPEYES\xc2\xae, FIREHOUSE SUBS\xc2\xae). We are a high growth start-up within a global multi-billion-dollar business, combining the best of an entrepreneurial culture with the breadth and depth of a leading global company.

The Opportunity

The Innovation Manager Popeyes APAC will oversee the Popeyes Menu Development across a growing portfolio of countries in the APAC region. The mandate is to build on our global portfolio of products, rooted in Louisiana heritage, with great localizations. You will be part of the team that is making Popeyes the destination for fried chicken across the APAC region.

Responsibilities

• Actively partner with Regional and Global Marketing Teams, Field Teams, and Local Franchisees to drive the development and execution of POPEYES\xc2\xae innovation strategy in APAC
• Manage the development and launch of new and existing food concepts for the APAC region from paper concept, sample screening to market launch
• Provide guidance to local teams on product innovation, product standards and consumer testing
• Play an instrumental role in developing, testing, and refining the Popeyes menu for new country launches leveraging global guidelines, market research, and consumer feedback
• Project manage the implementation of innovation projects across the region working with Key Stakeholders to deliver outstanding products to our guests
• Work directly with vendors to develop new products from initial benchtop samples through the commercialization process
• Coordinate ingredient and product review of lab and production samples to ensure partners are delivering on product goals
• Participate in food ideation sessions with internal and franchisee teams
• Be a thought leader in everything menu and product for Popeyes in the APAC region

Education and Experience

• 3 \xe2\x80\x93 5 years of experience in product innovation in a food manufacturing company, the restaurant industry or an FMCG company
• Master\xe2\x80\x99s or Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a preference in Food Science / Food Engineering / Nutrition / Culinary related degree

Requirements

• A never-ending passion for food
• Creating recipes, cooking, and discovering new restaurants are a part of you
• Positive thinker with \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 mindset, accountable and not hesitating to take on responsibility
• Ability to manage multiple project workstreams at once, setting goals, determining priorities, and following through on assigned responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills, understanding the importance of embracing and living a company culture to grow professionally and build the relationships needed to achieve great things
• Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment delivering against timelines without comprising quality
• 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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