[블루보틀커피] Product Culinary Manager

[모집기간]

07월 10일 ~ 08월 09일

[담당업무]

-Set a comprehensive product vision and strategy for the culinary category, including menu positioning, pricing, flavor profiles, and seasonal rollout plans.

-Collaborate with cross-functional global and local teams to develop food strategies and menus that complement Blue Bottle’s core coffee offerings.

-Lead the development of product concepts and final menus based on local food trends and business strategies, identifying clear growth opportunities.

-Drive the execution of the Product & Marketing Calendar, ensuring seamless integration and alignment across Product R&D, Marketing, and Menu/Product Management.

-Collaborate with external partners (OEM/ODM) to translate Blue Bottle’s culinary vision into high-quality, scalable food products, overseeing the recipe standardization, tasting, and shelf-life validation processes.

-Manage cafe-level execution testing and monitor category performance throughout its lifecycle by analyzing sales data, financial metrics (COGS, P&L, food cost margins), and guest feedback.

-Conduct comprehensive post-launch reviews to measure guest acceptance and product-market fit, proposing data-informed menu optimizations or future iterations.

-Work closely with SCM and QA to ensure demand planning, ingredient sourcing alignment, and high-quality, fresh delivery to cafes.

[자격요건]

-8+ years of experience in food product, brand, or category management (Premium F&B experience preferred)

-Extensive experience in managing full food product lifecycles through external partner collaborations (OEM/ODM vendor management, commercial kitchen scale-up).

-Strong knowledge of local food regulations, hygiene standards, allergen labeling requirements, and food safety compliance in Korea.

-Proven track record of launching successful food/bakery items, with a solid understanding of how food pairs with specialty coffee.

-Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, with proven experience working closely with global HQ or regional teams.

-Native fluency in Korean and business-level English (written and verbal).

[우대사항]

-Strategic and creative with strong business acumen

-A culinary enthusiast with a sharp sensory palate and a strong eye for food presentation, plating, and premium quality.

-An excellent communicator and influencer who builds strong, collaborative relationships across external partners, internal global and local teams.

-Analytical and commercially minded, effectively balancing culinary innovation with food cost efficiency and operational feasibility in cafes.

-A proactive problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced retail environment.

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