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Head of Food Innovation & Ready Meals(m/w/x)
Leading food innovation strategy and scaling ready meal concepts for a Central European online grocer. 10+ years food innovation experience required. Subsidised meals, flexible scheduling.
Requirements
- 10+ years food innovation, product development, or category leadership
- Proven track record launching/scaling food products/concepts
- Strong understanding of food trends, consumer behaviour, markets
- Experience with food suppliers, manufacturers, partners
- Strategic mindset, execution capability, leadership
- Excellent stakeholder management (commercial, operations, supply chain)
- Experience with AI-enabled product development, trend forecasting, digital innovation
- Fluent English; additional Central/Eastern European languages a plus
- Experience in online grocery or fast-scaling retail
- Background in food product development, culinary innovation, private label
- Experience working across multiple countries/markets
- Strong network in European food production ecosystem
- Passion for food, gastronomy, customer-driven innovation
Tasks
- Lead strategy for ready meals and food innovation
- Develop and scale innovative food concepts
- Identify and build partnerships with suppliers and innovators
- Collaborate with country teams to scale food innovations
- Drive product development from ideation to launch
- Partner with cross-functional teams for successful launches
- Monitor food trends and customer insights
- Support local markets in adapting innovations
- Define governance for innovation pipeline and product lifecycle
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- Chechen – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- AI-enabled product development
- digital innovation
Benefits
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidised meals
- Fresh food options
Flexible Working
- Flexible scheduling
Other Benefits
- Peer-recognition credits
- Premium membership
Healthcare & Fitness
- Private insurance option
Mental Health Support
- Supportive wellbeing culture
Company Vehicle
- Company car
Additional Allowances
- Fuel support
Bonuses & Incentives
- Referral rewards
Team Events
- Team events
- Celebrations
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Head of Food Innovation & Ready Meals(m/w/x)
Leading food innovation strategy and scaling ready meal concepts for a Central European online grocer. 10+ years food innovation experience required. Subsidised meals, flexible scheduling.
Requirements
- 10+ years food innovation, product development, or category leadership
- Proven track record launching/scaling food products/concepts
- Strong understanding of food trends, consumer behaviour, markets
- Experience with food suppliers, manufacturers, partners
- Strategic mindset, execution capability, leadership
- Excellent stakeholder management (commercial, operations, supply chain)
- Experience with AI-enabled product development, trend forecasting, digital innovation
- Fluent English; additional Central/Eastern European languages a plus
- Experience in online grocery or fast-scaling retail
- Background in food product development, culinary innovation, private label
- Experience working across multiple countries/markets
- Strong network in European food production ecosystem
- Passion for food, gastronomy, customer-driven innovation
Tasks
- Lead strategy for ready meals and food innovation
- Develop and scale innovative food concepts
- Identify and build partnerships with suppliers and innovators
- Collaborate with country teams to scale food innovations
- Drive product development from ideation to launch
- Partner with cross-functional teams for successful launches
- Monitor food trends and customer insights
- Support local markets in adapting innovations
- Define governance for innovation pipeline and product lifecycle
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- Chechen – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- AI-enabled product development
- digital innovation
Benefits
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidised meals
- Fresh food options
Flexible Working
- Flexible scheduling
Other Benefits
- Peer-recognition credits
- Premium membership
Healthcare & Fitness
- Private insurance option
Mental Health Support
- Supportive wellbeing culture
Company Vehicle
- Company car
Additional Allowances
- Fuel support
Bonuses & Incentives
- Referral rewards
Team Events
- Team events
- Celebrations
About the Company
Rohlik Group
Industry
Retail
Description
The company shapes the future of European e-grocery logistics, emphasizing speed, ownership, and innovation.
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