Culinary Creative/Test kitchen manager

<p>If you’re ambitious, love food, and want to be part of a growing company filled with opportunities, keep reading. Since 2014, we've created the global brands Marley Spoon (Martha Stewart &amp; Marley Spoon in the US) and Dinnerly to deliver meal kits with unique, easy-to-cook recipes and top-quality, pre-portioned ingredients. </p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Culinary Creative/Test Kitchen Manager </strong>to carry out creative recipe development, as well as manage test kitchen duties. Are you ready to cook up a new career? </p><p>From day one, you’ll have the autonomy to use your initiative to bring your ideas to life, inspire your team members, and keep learning. Because we know that when you grow, we grow. You’ll own your role and have a lot on your plate, but you’ll be part of a stellar team that will support you along the way. And at the start of every day, you’ll feel proud and motivated to work for a better, more sustainable way to shop, cook, and eat.</p><p>The Culinary team is responsible for the recipes &amp; menus creation based on our customers requirements and preferences. The recipes are the heart of Marley Spoon and are carefully and fully developed and tested in-house by our team.</p><p>We aim to consistently bring delicious and inspirational cooking into the kitchens of people, while preventing food waste. By understanding our customers we create and share quick, easy and wholesome recipes.</p><p><strong>This is an on-site position, and you will be required to be in the office 80% of your time. </strong></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Reporting to the Development Manager EU your role and responsibilities will be to:</strong></p><ul> <li>Develop, write and test-cook amazing, yet simple and fast (15-20 min.) recipes for different customers taste preferences (Classic, kid-friendly, Healthy etc.) using seasonal ingredients within a given budget</li> <li>Support with tastings (all cuisines and diets), give feedback to the team, and test cooking </li> <li>Independently managing your own projects within the culinary space</li> <li>Work with food nutritionists to improve the nutritional components of the recipes</li> <li>Review customer complaint reports and dish ratings of recipes and take actions based on data</li> </ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Test Kitchen Management</strong></p><ul> <li>Responsible for the day to day overseeing of the Test Kitchen operations, including stock rotation, food safety, expense management, and event coordination</li> <li>Liaising with Office Management regarding facility topics </li> <li>Fulfill all ingredient orders for test cooking and photography</li> </ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>This is you: </strong></p><ul> <li>Have minimum 3+ years’ experience in recipe creation, gastronomy or/and in food editorial </li> <li>Professional cooking and food &amp; ingredients knowledge</li> <li>Very good knowledge of the food market (trends, channels etc) </li> <li>Strong problem solving &amp; multi-tasking skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Team player and good communication skills </li> <li>Passion for food and good knowledge of fresh produce</li> <li>Incredibly organized - you demonstrate effective time management skills in the midst of shifting priorities</li> <li>You are experienced in using Gsheets &amp; apps, and can quickly adapt to using new tools</li> <li>Fluent in English a must </li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>An open, diverse culture with over 50 nationalities of friendly, fun-loving foodies!</li> <li>A company that’s growing fast, with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth</li> <li>30 paid days off per year</li> <li>5 training days per year and online courses licenses</li> <li>Possibility to be a part of Marley Spoon’s success with an outstanding equity program <em>(dependent on job level)</em> </li> <li>Corporate pension scheme (we add 20% on top of your contribution)</li> <li>Discounts for Marley Spoon and/or Dinnerly boxes delivered to your doorstep</li> <li>Friday drinks and plenty of fun team events</li> <li>A beautiful office by the canal in buzzing Kreuzberg, with free food from our test kitchen and plenty of space to create, connect &amp; collaborate!</li> </ul> <p>“When you grow, we grow”.</p><p>Love the sound of the position, but don’t think you’re the ideal candidate yet? Please apply! At Marley Spoon, we value learning and growth.</p><p>We have worked hard to build a diverse team of encouraging and passionate technologists. We encourage people of all genders, ethnicity, ability and sexual orientation to apply.</p>