McCormick & Company is Hiring for CULINARY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Culinary Development Manager At McCormick & Company

McCormick & Company is hiring a Culinary Development Manager to support innovation, product development, and recipe/content creation across its portfolio. Based at the Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, MD, this role partners with cross-functional teams to translate culinary trends into products, recipes, and content that resonate with consumers and drive growth.

Company Overview

A global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, McCormick employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide and continues to invest in flavor innovation and consumer-centric content. The company emphasizes growth, integrity, and a culture built on respect and development opportunities.

Role Summary

The Culinary Development Manager contributes to McCormick Kitchens initiatives across brands, Club, and e-commerce. You will lead gold-standard recipe development, culinary prototyping, and content creation (including photo/video shoots and editorial assets), while partnering with Brand, Innovation, Digital, Shopper Marketing, PR, E-comm, Licensing, and Product Development to deliver best-in-class products and consumer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership across product and content development for assigned brands and projects.
• Develop gold-standard recipes and culinary prototypes for new concepts and line extensions.
• Lead and support content creation, including photo and video shoots, infographics, and article content for digital channels.
• Implement best practices for consumer-centric recipe, content, and product development processes within McCormick Kitchens.
• Track and socialize food and flavor trends; translate insights into actionable prototypes and concepts for internal stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate closely with Brand, Innovation, Digital, Shopper Marketing, PR, E-comm, Licensing, and PD teams to align on strategy and execution.
• Coach, develop, and manage direct reports; set goals and development plans to support business priorities and career progression.

Ideal Profile

• BA/BS in Culinary, Culinary Nutrition, Culinary Science, Consumer Science, or related field; strong culinary experience required (Culinary degree preferred).
• 6+ years of culinary experience with recipe and product development, ideally within CPG consumer test kitchens.
• Demonstrated experience creating branded, consumer-centric recipes and content, including managing photo and video production.
• Proven collaboration with brand management, innovation, sales, and digital teams; experience participating in sell-in processes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including comfort with senior leadership audiences.
• Ability to lead, influence, and achieve results in cross-functional settings; strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Compensation And Location

Base salary range: $74,330–$130,080 USD, with final compensation based on location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The role is located in Hunt Valley, MD, at McCormick’s Global Headquarters and is eligible for the McCormick Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits: paid parental leave, fertility benefits, EAP, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs: 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
• Career growth opportunities, wellbeing programs, flexibility, and tuition assistance

How To Apply

Review the full description and submit your application via the McCormick Careers portal. Apply here.

Please note: As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Conclusion

If you’re a culinary leader who thrives on turning insights into consumer-loved products and content, this role offers the scope to make an impact across iconic flavor brands. Consider applying to help shape what’s next in taste and culinary storytelling at McCormick.

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