Position : Menu Development Consultant 

​Department : Marketing 

Reporting Structure : Menu Management Manager

McDonald’s 

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us. From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order, we are innovating quickly and growing.

Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our equal employment opportunity practices and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry, and planet.

 

Key tasks of the Job:

•      Monitoring customer needs and menu trends & conducting market research
•      Deriving insights and developing action plans to define and support product development direction 
•      Developing menu ideas, concepts, and recipes based on the characteristics of food and ingredients
•      Managing the overall NPD(New Product Development) process and timeline
•      Managing the target costs
•      Collaborating with suppliers on product development and improvement 
•      Developing menu execution methods aligned with restaurant operation procedures

Specifics the Job:         

    

 (a)  Required knowledge, education, and experience:

•     Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the food industry (R&D, Restaurant menu development, etc.)or equivalent experience and knowledge
•     Deep understanding of eating-out /QSR market trends and the ability to translate consumer insights into menu concepts 
•     Expertise in menu development by optimizing flavor balance and product characteristics based on an understanding of each ingredient's properties
•     Understanding of menu development process, including cost and timeline management 

 (b)  Skills: 

•     Effective communication skills to manage suppliers and collaborate with relevant departments for optimal results 
•     Strong analytical skills, accuracy in handling data, and agility in adapting to changes

 (c)  English: Intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (with business communication skills)