Food Innovation Senior / Manager

Food Innovation Senior / Manager

Pizza Hut Singapore

Lead the Future of the Menu

Pizza Hut Singapore is evolving — and the menu is at the heart of that evolution.

We are looking for a commercially driven Food Innovation Senior / Manager to lead our end-to-end food innovation agenda—from concept development through commercialization and successful in-store execution.

This is not a chef role. We are seeking a strategic product and food innovation leader who understands how to build profitable menus, simplify operational complexity, and deliver scalable solutions across a multi-unit restaurant business.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this is a high-impact role with significant influence on revenue growth, menu strategy, operational excellence, and long-term brand success.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end food innovation pipeline from concept through commercialization and post-launch optimisation.
• Develop and execute menu strategies that drive sales growth, profitability, and customer relevance.
• Build scalable food platforms that balance innovation, operational simplicity, food quality, and commercial performance.
• Shape menu architecture through data-driven portfolio management, SKU optimisation, and product lifecycle management.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, QA, franchisor teams, and suppliers to deliver successful product launches.
• Ensure recipes, specifications, costing, SOPs, systems, and operational readiness are fully in place before launch.
• Drive disciplined product governance, project management, and cross-functional alignment throughout the innovation process.
• Analyse product performance and consumer insights to continuously improve menu productivity and business outcomes.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in Food Innovation, Product Development, Menu Management, or a similar commercial food leadership role.
• Experience within Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), restaurant chains, or multi-unit food service is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience balancing customer value, profitability, cost management, and operational execution.
• Proven experience managing suppliers, product specifications, costing, contracts, and cross-functional projects.
• Experience making commercially relevant decisions involving menu mix, SKU rationalisation, cost optimisation, or product portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety, and Halal/MUIS requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, QA, and external partners.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities with a structured, systems-driven approach.

Why Join Us?

• Own the menu strategy for one of the world's most iconic pizza brands.
• Drive meaningful innovation with visible commercial impact.
• Shape category growth—not just individual product launches.
• Partner with a high-performing cross-functional leadership team.
• Build long-term capability and innovation systems that support sustainable business growth.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply via LinkedIn.

Please include the following in your application:

• Current salary
• Expected salary
• Notice period

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.