Demo Chef - Ninja Test Kitchen

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Position Summary:
The Global Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Demo Chef to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Global Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects.
This role is expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. This role will be responsible for developing engaging product demos from the ground up, turning complex product features into compelling, food-first narratives that drive engagement, education, and conversion.
As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll contribute your creativity and expertise to the development of innovative demo strategies that support the launch and lifecycle of Ninja products. This includes concepting, building, and evolving demo content for multiple platforms and audiences - from retailers and social media to internal stakeholders and press events.
If you're passionate about culinary innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team.
This position will be based at Shark Ninja HQ in Needham, MA (with about 25% travel).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the end-to-end development of product demos - from concepting the food-first story, to testing, filming, and execution - ensuring alignment with cross functional team members

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, product, and creative teams to craft impactful demo narratives that support product positioning and GTM strategies.

• Develop a scalable library of demo concepts and recipes tailored to different audiences (retail, digital, PR, social, training).

• Partner with sales, social, brand, and PR to execute product demos that support key launches, sell-in conversations, and competitive differentiation to drive Ninja's business

• Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinate, develop and manage product demonstrations for key retailers, public relations events, etc.

• Lead the filming and editing of demo content for internal inspirational videos, maintaining high standards of product storytelling

• Serve as culinary subject matter expert "on the ground" across all functional activities

• Monitor competitive social/digital marketing campaigns to impact demo development approach

• Conduct competitor product testing to identify key differences in product specifications to support sales conversations, opportunities and innovation priorities

• Regularly share product feedback with global teams to ensure real-time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P-builds to MP

• Update weekly priorities and keep track of projects

• Ability to perform autonomously managing multiple tasks within established deadlines

• Assist, attend and present at internal and external events, as needed

• Monitor and research industry trends and innovations on an ongoing basis and brings new ideas to the team

• Assist in the shipping of products when needed

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• Other job duties as assigned

Attributes and Skills:

• 2+ years of culinary, content development experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company

• Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience

• Ability to effectively "manage up" by communicating your top priorities and constantly seeking feedback on your and your team's work product

• Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated passion for culinary innovation and creativity

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety processes

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills

• Highly-effective communication skills - both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja's executive leadership team)

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward

• Recipe development and food writing experience

• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward

• Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate, learn, and willingness to fail fast and often.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience using video editing software and equipment

• Resourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented

• Ability to be a team player as well as work independently

• Willingness to travel

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$53,800-$92,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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