Culinary R&D Manager at Raising Cane's

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Project Management, Technical Knowledge, Food Quality, Supplier Scaling, Product Specifications, Scalability, Data Analysis, Communication, Organization, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, R&D, Manufacturing

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Company Description At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals – it’s our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard, Have Fun, philosophy. Raising Cane’s is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the team and Raise the Bar! Job Description The Culinary Manager leads the research, development, and validation of assigned products for launch in Restaurant locations, including sauces, produce, beverages, and packaging. This role applies effective project and product development techniques across each phase of the process and leverages technical knowledge to support innovative and scalable solutions. Your Impact and Responsibilities: Maintain current and deep technical knowledge of assigned products to provide content, performance insights, and guidance to business and cross-functional teams Lead the design and execution of testing on products and processes that impact food quality, ensuring items meet Cane’s standards before systemwide rollouts Lead supplier scaling activities from bench-top development through roll-out testing to validate production feasibility and long-term capabilities Define product specifications and attribute standards with a working knowledge of production, processes, plant capabilities, and long-term scalability needs Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to meet project deliverables, including preparing leadership summaries on progress, risks, and resolutions Deliver comprehensive results, documentation, recommendations, and corrective actions to support decision making Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Qualifications 5+ years of product development experience within the food industry Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, a related field, or equivalent experience Ability to gather and analyze data to identify opportunities, patterns, and solution pathways Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong verbal and written communication skills Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word Preferred Qualifications: Experience in sauce or packaging R&D, manufacturing, quality systems, or product innovation Essential Functions: Work may be performed in an office setting and a commercial kitchen environment, with exposure to raw chicken, dairy, eggs, flour, citrus, and oil. Candidates must be able to stand and move throughout the Restaurant for extended periods; lift, carry, reach, grasp, push, and pull up to 40 pounds; and kneel, bend, stoop, and navigate stairs as needed to support daily operations. Candidates must also be able to safely taste and evaluate food products, including exposure to common food ingredients and allergens, as part of product development responsibilities. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Candidate Privacy Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Salary Type: Salary Department Group: Support Office Department: Research & Development

Responsibilities

The Culinary R&D Manager leads the research, development, and validation of assigned products, including sauces, produce, beverages, and packaging, applying project management techniques across all phases. Responsibilities include maintaining technical knowledge, leading product testing, defining specifications, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure scalable and feasible solutions.