Director - Culinary R&D

Why Wendy's

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you! 

Lead and direct the strategic development, commercialization, and innovation of Wendy’s culinary offerings. This role combines deep technical expertise with creative leadership to deliver Gold Standard products that meet brand, operational, and ESG goals. The Director will oversee cross-functional teams and external partners to drive product excellence, cost optimization, and consumer satisfaction across domestic markets.

Responsibilities

Strategic Culinary Leadership: Direct the creation and optimization of menu items and pa...