Dennys

Director, International Menu & Product Development

Dennys • $142K — $195K *
Spartanburg, SC 29301In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in menu development and marketing support.
  • Proven track record in managing franchise relationships and local market strategies.
  • Strong understanding of ingredient sourcing and global market requirements.
  • Experience in recipe development that aligns with brand identity and consumer preferences.
  • Familiarity with sensory evaluation and market research methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct local market evaluations to tailor menu offerings based on regional demands.
  • Lead franchise partners in selecting menu items that align with Denny's brand while driving sales.
  • Collaborate with marketing experts to optimize menu layout and design for various markets.
  • Support global ingredient sourcing while adhering to proprietary standards and testing protocols.
  • Maintain a comprehensive global recipe database for international franchise assessments.
  • Assist franchise partners with ingredient sourcing and enhance supply chain commitments.
  • Organize bi-yearly ideation sessions to foster regional program efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a global brand with diverse market challenges.
  • Dynamic role that encourages collaboration with franchise partners and internal experts.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge menu innovation and cultural adaptation.
  • Access to comprehensive recipe and ingredient databases for market exploration.
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct local market evaluations to understand the individual needs of that market related to the menu and messaging support needs. Determine where and when regional programs could maximize profits.
  • Lead local franchise partners to determine the best menu and limited-time offers for their market that support Denny's brand identity and provide profitable sustainable sales.
  • Provide guidance and partner with Denny's marketing subject matter experts to determine the best menu layout and design.
  • Support global menu requirements with a balance of local, regional, and US ingredient sourcing. Must match all A-level ingredients and find suitable alternatives for ingredients with subsequent levels of proprietary status. Must use Denny's standard protocol for international ingredient testing.
  • Maintain global recipe and photo database by country, to ensure all Denny's recipes are protected worldwide and can be assessed by international partners in the event a recipe in one part of the world could be successful in another part.
  • Help franchise partners source ingredients to support US programs where applicable and fill voids where necessary. Manage the supply commitment process for franchisee module participation in conjunction with Denny's purchasing.
  • Develop bi-yearly regional ideation sessions to support the efficiencies of regional programs as an alternative to an all-US calendar.
  • Support concept ideation of then create recipes that meet the cultural expectations of respective countries.
  • Refine recipes and ingredient specifications to meet the consumer preferences as established through sensory panels and marketing research with special consideration of the ability to successfully execute said recipe within Denny's operational and manufacturing limitations.
  • Conduct market visits to discover issues and find solutions before a recipe, ingredient, or program is implemented when applicable.
  • Verify or refine recipes submitted by international franchisees through the "New Product Approval" process.
  • Assist Product Innovation/Product Development team with other duties as assigned.


The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum:$142,000.00 - Maximum:$195,800.00

Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which the position falls. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee as the actual pay will take into account a range of factors, including location and experience.

About Dennys

Denny's is a full-service pancake house, coffee shop, fast casual family restaurant chain. The company operates over 1,600 restaurants in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Curaçao, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Venezuela, Honduras, Bahrain, New Zealand, Qatar, Philippines, and Indonesia. Denny's is known for always being open, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner around the clock.
Learn more about Dennys
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$530.7 million
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
-$5.1 million
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
-4.7%
Revenue
$288.6 million
NASDAQ
DENN
* Ladders Estimates

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