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# Travelling BBQ Taster Positions
Reynolds Wrap is Looking for a Chief Grilling Officer This Summer

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-08-09 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-grilling-officer
References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a22605272/renyolds-hiring-chief-grilling-officer/) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calling-all-pit-masters-grilling-fanatics-and-barbeque-lovers-reynolds-wrap-is-hiring-its-first-ever-chief-grilling-officer-300689026.html)

If you've ever wondered if there was a job that involved nothing but taste testing your favorite BBQ dishes, then you might be the perfect candidate for [Reynolds Wrap's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-steakcation) new Chief Grilling Officer position. While it sounds too good to be true, the company is more than serious about paying someone to become the ultimate grill master.

This summer, Reynolds Wrap, the company behind your trusty [aluminum foil products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-foil), is looking to fill a position that it is calling Chief Grilling Officer. According to the brand, the position will involve responsibilities such as "travel to some of the most notorious barbecue cities in the country to learn about grilling culture and new techniques for the Reynolds Wrap kitchen." As if the idea of unlimited BBQ weren't enough, the company is also offering a $10,000 stipend, and covering both travel and boarding.

If you think you're fit for the position, the company asks that you submit your best grilling photo, along with a 100-word essay on why you are the best person for the job.

Image Credit: *Reynolds Wrap.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **BBQ Tourism:** The trend of exploring different barbecue cultures and techniques in various cities opens up opportunities for travel companies to offer BBQ-themed tours and experiences.
- **Gourmet Grilling:** The trend of seeking unique and high-quality grilling experiences creates opportunities for specialty stores and online retailers to offer premium BBQ equipment, ingredients, and accessories.
- **Food Tourism:** The trend of food-focused travel experiences presents opportunities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations to promote barbecue as a key culinary attraction in their regions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Travel and Tourism:** This industry can capitalize on the trend by offering BBQ-focused travel packages, culinary tours, and experiences for BBQ enthusiasts.
- **Retail:** Companies in this industry can tap into the trend by curating a selection of high-quality grilling products and creating interactive experiences for customers to enhance their grilling skills.
- **Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts, and restaurants can seize the opportunity by showcasing their BBQ offerings and hosting special events or festivals centered around barbecue cuisine.

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