At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative food projects from concept to launch across KFC Australia.
- Company: Join the fun and entrepreneurial team at KFC Head Office.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for creativity.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to influence across 860+ restaurants.
- Why this job: Shape the future of KFC's menu and make a real impact on customer experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in product development and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Shape the future of food innovation across KFC Australia.
Lead high-impact product development from concept to restaurant launch.
Inspire a talented team and influence our menu across 860+ restaurants.
As our Senior Innovation Development Manager, you’ll report to the FIT Director and lead a talented team of Food Innovation Technologists within our fun, entrepreneurial Food & Innovation Team.
Together, you’ll keep KFC modern and distinctive through bold menu innovation building on customer favourites such as the bunless Double Down, our brand new 11-drink KWENCH range and the buzz-generating PickleCore menu.
From ideation and hands-on kitchen trials to restaurant launch and evaluation, you’ll turn great food ideas into scalable products that deliver on taste, quality and commercial impact.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS OUR SENIOR INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
- Lead food innovation
- Lead complex new product and packaging development projects from brief to national restaurant launch.
- Create distinctive, market-leading products that support our Menu Vision and business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to optimise our existing range and improve the customer experience.
- Translate food, consumer and competitor trends into scalable innovation opportunities.
- Bring concepts to life
- Get hands-on in our Restaurant Support Centre innovation kitchen—experimenting, tasting, refining and showing how brilliant ideas can work in restaurants.
- Design and lead restaurant trials, monitor results and optimise products ahead of launch.
- Ensure products meet KFC’s taste, quality, nutrition, operational and commercial guidelines.
- Evaluate performance after launch and apply learnings to future innovation.
- Drive projects with impact
- Own project plans, critical paths, key milestones and deadlines.
- Navigate ambiguity and complexity, creating clarity and maintaining momentum.
- Troubleshoot product and packaging challenges and develop clear, practical solutions.
- Present recommendations and project updates to senior leaders and Franchisees.
- Build powerful partnerships
- Bring cross-functional stakeholders on the development journey, partnering across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and other teams in a collaborative, energetic environment.
- Work closely with suppliers and agency partners to achieve strong project outcomes.
- Influence Franchisees and leaders through commercial awareness, food expertise and compelling communication.
- Share insights and ideas with KFC’s global food community.
Senior Innovation Development Manager employer: KFC Adco Limited
KFC in East Lismore is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. With competitive pay rates, comprehensive on-the-job training, and flexible scheduling options, KFC fosters both personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join us to not only enhance your skills but also to create memorable experiences for our customers and team members alike.
