LOS ANGELES, CAPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from P.F. Chang's

• Job overview

  The Director of Menu Innovation & Consumer Insights at P.F. Chang's leads menu strategy and innovation for food and beverage, driving relevant and profitable offerings aligned with the brand.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves collaborating with Culinary and other teams to manage menu strategy, conducting analysis to identify trends and opportunities, overseeing innovation from concept to launch, managing vendor relationships, mentoring a Brand Manager, and tracking performance metrics.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a salary range of $165-180k plus annual bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting after hire, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a preloaded meal card for corporate locations.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need 10+ years in marketing with menu strategy or category management in the restaurant industry, proven success in food and beverage innovation including alcoholic programs, strong analytical and project management skills, leadership experience, and a passion for food and guest experience.

• Career development

  The role includes mentoring a Brand Manager and leading a high-performing team, indicating opportunities for leadership growth within the marketing team.

• Work environment and culture

  The job offers a hybrid work environment with up to 25% travel and emphasizes collaboration across multiple departments to achieve business goals.

• Company information

  P.F. Chang's is a restaurant company focused on food and beverage innovation, with a strong brand presence and commitment to guest experience.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the marketing team, working cross-functionally with Culinary, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing teams, and will manage the Brand Manager.

• Job location and travel

  The role requires the candidate to be based in the greater Phoenix metro AZ or Los Angeles CA area with hybrid work options.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely combines menu strategy with consumer insights and operational analytics, overseeing both food and beverage innovation including alcoholic programs, and managing the entire menu lifecycle from concept to launch.

Company overview

P.F. Chang's is a popular American-based restaurant chain specializing in Asian cuisine, particularly Chinese-inspired dishes. Founded in 1993 by Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang, the company has grown to over 200 locations worldwide. They generate revenue through dine-in services, takeout, and delivery, offering a diverse menu that includes signature items like lettuce wraps and Mongolian beef. Noteworthy for its unique bistro-style dining experience, P.F. Chang's emphasizes fresh ingredients and made-from-scratch cooking techniques.