- Lead and manage a team of food innovation and technology specialists, providing strategic direction and guidance.
- Develop and execute innovative food concepts and technologies to enhance the KFC Asia brand and customer experience.
- Collaborate with franchise partners to understand their needs and align innovation efforts with their goals.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in food innovation and technology, ensuring our brand remains at the forefront.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including franchise owners, suppliers, and industry experts.
- Oversee the implementation of new food concepts, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and brand standards.
- Conduct market research and analyze consumer behavior to identify opportunities for menu development and improvement.
- Manage and optimize the food innovation and technology budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Provide regular progress reports and present innovative ideas to senior leadership and franchise partners.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in food innovation, technology, or a related field, preferably in the QSR, retail, or FMCG sectors.
- Proven track record of leading and managing successful food innovation projects or initiatives.
- Strong understanding of franchise management principles and the ability to influence and collaborate with franchise partners.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
- A degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field is preferred, along with relevant certifications or qualifications in food innovation and technology.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for menu development, recipe management, and food innovation.
- A passion for the QSR sector, with a desire to drive innovation and stay ahead of industry trends.
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years of experience in food innovation, technology, or a related field
- Proven track record of leading and managing successful food innovation projects
- Strong understanding of franchise management principles
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for menu development and recipe management
Yum! Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Yum! Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Yum! Brands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate roles include four weeks of vacation, year‑round half‑day Fridays, company holidays, dedicated “Live Well” days, and paid volunteer days. These policies contribute meaningfully to overall compensation value for corporate employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include free access to mental‑health counselors, onsite/virtual wellness tools, onsite gyms in select offices, and wellbeing discounts. Smoking‑cessation and weight‑management programs further bolster lifestyle support.
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Parental & Family Support — Benefits span family‑planning coverage such as adoption, fertility, and baby‑bonding leave. Corporate materials also note enhanced parental leave for U.S. corporate employees.
Yum! Brands Insights
What We Do
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the Company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. What makes Yum! a great place to work? It's our people. As the world's largest restaurant company, we invest in people capability so that our global workforce can make the most of their careers. With ongoing opportunities for personal and professional success, we've built a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort while providing the flexibility that is so important to all of us.
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