Food and Beverage R&D Specialist with experience in chain concept restaurants or cafes

Food and Beverage R D Specialist with experience in chain concept restaurants or cafes Corporate Connections LLC Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $95,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Food allowance Vision insurance Prescription drug insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Biology Hospitality Food safety management Quick service & fast food restaurant Laboratory experience Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Productivity software

Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Job Summary:

The Research and Development (R D) Specialist is responsible for driving innovation, supporting product development, and improving existing products, processes, or technologies. This role collaborates cross-functionally to bring new ideas from concept through testing, validation, and implementation, ensuring alignment with chain concepts, business goals, quality standards, and customer needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to identify new product opportunities, materials, and technologies
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments, prototypes, or pilot programs
• Develop and refine formulations, processes, or product designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, marketing, quality, and supply chain
• Evaluate product performance and recommend improvements based on data and feedback
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards,
• Maintain accurate documentation of research, testing, and development activities
• Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies
• Support scale-up efforts from lab or concept to phase to production
• Assist in cost optimization and efficiency improvements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective problem-solving, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Effective project management skills, including planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in research and development or product innovation
• Experience in the QSR or chain concepts restaurant industry is required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis
• Proficiency in relevant tools, software, or laboratory/technical equipment
• Broad understanding of food safety and quality is required.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and related analytical tools is required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting may be required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time is required. Additional Information
• Company offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan (after 12 months of employment), sick pay, PTO and holiday pay, profit sharing plan (after 90 days of employment), annual food & beverage allowance (prorated for hire date), and company discounts of 30%.

A job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience in a Research & Development role at a chain concept restaurant or cafe?

Work Location:

In person