- Salary
- $138k – $206k/yr
- Location
- Aurora, IL
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Product Development
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Category
- Operations
- Role type
- People Manager
- Environment
- Industrial
- Source
- UKG
Overview
The Director of Culinary Development provides strategic culinary leadership for the organization, driving innovation, creativity, and excellence in product development specifically in retail/private label. This role oversees the retail culinary channel within the corporate R&D and Culinary team, ensuring that all new products and menu concepts align with company capabilities, operational efficiency, and customer needs. You'll serve as a key liaison between culinary, operations, R&D, marketing, and sales, transforming consumer insights and food trends into commercially viable, scalable solutions. The position requires mentoring culinary professionals, monitoring culinary trends, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This is a leadership role that supervises a team of 1-5 employees.
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About OSI Group
OSI Group is a premier global food provider that partners with leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.