Now Brewing – Lead Product Developer, Core Beverage R&D! #tobeapartner 

  

  

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. 

 

As a Lead Product Developer in Beverage Product & Process Innovation you will support the team’s mission of “Protecting and improving the Starbucks experience by assuring supply, building systems and enhancing profitability”. You will be responsible for leading projects for the creation of new beverages and the optimization of beverage components. You will increase margin and enable supply for our cafés by scaling up manufacturing and onboarding new suppliers. You will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, QA, Equipment and Packaging R&D, Product and Store Operations to launch new beverages and maintain or elevate the beverage experience for partners and customers. This team plays a critical role in assuring our core beverage café business remains healthy.   

 

 

As a Lead Product Developer, you will… 

Inspire our partners & customers by following a proven product development and innovation process to create and optimize new beverages and components for Starbucks, that customers love and partners are proud to serve Utilize business, customer and market and macro trend insights to create relevant products that deliver to our broader strategies and company goals Lead and execute multiple complex projects and develop comprehensive project plans and strategies with discipline and agility to achieve business results Manage and present project information and status to cross-functional team and varying levels of leadership Lead commercialization of ingredients (pilot trials, scale-up, and commercialization) at supplier manufacturing facilities Apply technical knowledge and project learnings to create processing and product specifications that ensure products and processes meet quality assurance, safety and risk assessment requirements Collaborate and influence cross-functionally with Brand, Supply Chain, Product, Operations, Analytics and Insights, Quality & Regulatory, partnering to bring products to market, including the identification of potential new suppliers or raw materials Proactively adjust to project, customer, market and business changes to balance priorities and keep projects on track Provide technical guidance to cross-functional team to ensure projects deliver on goals and timelines 

We’d love to hear from people with: 

BS/MS in Food Science or other related fields 8 years’ experience in food and beverage innovation/product development, bench-top to full scale commercialization and process improvement or development Strong understanding of beverage ingredients such as sauces, syrups, dry mixes, dairy, aseptic, toppings Culinary, mixology and human centered design experience or training A strong passion and experience in driving innovation at scale 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Deep knowledge and experience of product development and manufacturing scale up of food and beverage products.  Knowledge of food quality control, safety and microbiology Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, statistics and consumer research methodology Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers, business partners and stakeholders internally and externally   Strong and effective collaboration, problem solving and communication skills Models’ leadership behaviors that are grounded in Starbucks Mission and Values

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.  

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. 

  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. 

  

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.