Director of Culinary Innovation

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Description ABOUT US: At Starbird Chicken, we are redefining what fast casual food can be — serving clean, crave-worthy food through bold culinary creativity, operational excellence, and genuine hospitality. Innovation sits at the center of our brand identity. We believe our food should constantly evolve, surprise, and lead the category while remaining approachable, highly executable, and deeply guest-focused. As Starbird enters its next phase of national growth and franchising expansion, culinary innovation will continue to be the heartbeat of the brand. We are seeking an exceptional culinary leader who can elevate and protect Starbird’s food vision while building a scalable The Opportunity: The Director of Culinary Innovation is a senior leader responsible for shaping and advancing Starbird’s culinary identity across all channels and future growth platforms. This role owns the full innovation pipeline—from concept to commercialization—driving menu development, product standards, and scalable execution. The ideal candidate brings strong fast-casual/QSR innovation experience, sharp culinary instincts, operational know-how, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams through rap...