Key responsibilities
Develop innovative food concepts inspired by consumer trends, market insights, customer needs, and Kerry's technology portfolio, including flavours, fermentation, stocks, dairy ingredients, nutrition solutions, marinades, and coatings.
Partner with Commercial, Marketing, and RD&A teams to identify growth opportunities and deliver customer-focused innovation.
Drive a structured concept-to-development process, working closely with technologists to ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
Implement and maintain robust quality and positive release processes across projects.
Prepare and deliver engaging customer presentations and demonstrations that showcase Kerry's capabilities while aligning with customer objectives and commercial realities.
Leverage culinary expertise to provide valuable food and market insights that influence innovation and business growth.
Stay ahead of market, competitor, and consumer trends to identify future opportunities.
Build strong relationships across Kerry's global culinary network, including the Kerry Craft Collective.
Develop peer-to-peer relationships with retail customers and manufacturing partners to create value and strengthen collaboration.
Maintain high standards of laboratory, kitchen, and customer-suite housekeeping, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements.
Collaborate closely with Kerry technologists to execute customer briefs effectively and efficiently.
Qualifications and skills
Formal culinary, food, or chef-related education.
Hands-on professional chef experience.
Ability to translate ingredient technologies into compelling finished food concepts.
Strong presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.
A creative and innovative mindset combined with commercial practicality.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes against tight briefs and timelines.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Strong understanding of kitchen, laboratory, and food safety practices.
Competent IT skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Genuine passion for food preparation, evaluation, and culinary innovation.
Naturally curious, inquisitive, and eager to challenge conventional thinking.
