SharkNinja

SharkNinja

Senior Research Chef APAC - Ninja Culinary

Needham, MA, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$110kDetected 19 hours ago
Product ManagementProduct StrategyProject ManagementExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeFood Science

About the role

  • The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Senior Research Chef, APAC to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists.
  • Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food.
  • The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap, development and story creation.

Responsibilities

  • Drive product strategy and roadmap decisions in partnership with cross-functional and regional leadership
  • Develop and lead exploratory test strategy to push the limits of what's possible with new product ideas to inform the product story and determine hero recipes
  • Define and own KPIs for ideal performance across new product functions, and validate prototypes to ensure KPIs are being met
  • Develop preset programs and function recipe requirements
  • Assists with developing and testing recipes to highlight products for demonstrations and marketing materials
  • Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of.
  • We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of related culinology/culinary/food science experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
  • Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology or Food Science or Nutrition
  • Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications
  • Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and influence stakeholders across functions and regions
  • Comfort with standard data acquisition tools (thermometers, texture analyzer, photo capture, etc.)
  • Familiarity/experience with cuisines and culinary trends of APAC regions
  • Comfort with international hours - role will be joining calls with teams in other parts of the world that may fall early in the day or evening
  • Desired but not required: Bilingual (Japanese, Chinese, or Hindi)
  • Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology or Food Science or Nutrition; Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience
  • A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly-effective communication skills - both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja's executive leadership team)
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Curiosity for and comfort using AI tools to accelerate research, recipe development, and workflow efficiency

Compensation

  • $71,800 - $110,000 USD
  • The annual salary range for this position is displayed below.
  • Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

  • We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.
  • We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible.
  • At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success.
  • With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

Company info

  • SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
  • AI at SharkNinja
  • At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future
  • we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
  • We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it.
  • Life At SharkNinja
  • Outrageously Extraordinary
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law.
  • SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law.
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
  • SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world.
  • Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.
  • Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
  • At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture.
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