Senior Culinary Innovation Manager

Inspire

International Culinary Innovation Manager leading product development and supporting culinary initiatives for the Dunkin’ brand across APAC markets.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇸🇬 SingaporeSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support regionalized innovation and global menu initiatives for Dunkin’ brand
Lead and execute in-country consumer testing
Localize products and collaborate with cross functional team to assist with menu strategy, commercialization and procurement
Lead the creation and commercialization of strategic, regionally relevant flavor innovations
Partner cross-regionally with culinary leads to support development
Support emerging brands through menu strategy, innovation development, and implementation
Work with commercialization, supply chain and regional business teams for core menu item development
Facilitate alignment and keep engagement high with both internal and external relationships
Assist with ad hoc projects, presentations, and reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary or related degree
Minimum 5 years Culinary and Commercialization experience required
Restaurant industry relevant experience preferred
International experience preferred
Global mindset with ability to eat to diverse cuisines and ingredients
Ability to objectively taste, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on food products
Experience in recipe development with a working knowledge of food safety, supply chain, and operational requirements
Collaborative team player with the ability to support cross-functional teams toward shared goals
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Culinary experienceCommercialization experienceRecipe developmentFood safety knowledgeSupply chain knowledgeOperational requirements knowledgeConsumer testingFlavor innovationMenu strategyProcurement

Soft Skills

Collaborative team playerStrong written skillsStrong verbal skillsPresentation skillsAbility to provide constructive feedbackCross-functional collaborationEngagement facilitationGlobal mindsetAdaptability to diverse cuisinesRelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food ScienceBachelor’s degree in Culinary