R & D Chef

As an R&D Chef at our restaurant and cloud kitchen, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative recipes, optimizing menus, and ensuring consistent food quality while keeping in mind industry trends, cost efficiency, and operational feasibility. - Create and test new recipes aligned with market trends, customer preferences, and brand positioning. - Develop scalable and cost-effective menu items suitable for restaurant and cloud kitchen operations. - Experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and cuisines to enhance the menu offering. - Establish SOPs to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation. - Conduct regular tasting sessions and quality checks. - Optimize food preparation processes to maintain efficiency in cloud kitchen workflows. - Work closely with procurement teams to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices. - Optimize ingredient usage and reduce food wastage without compromising quality. - Collaborate with finance teams to manage food costs and margins effectively. - Research and analyze food trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings. - Incorporate data-driven insights into recipe development and menu planning. - Ensure dietary considerations, allergens, and nutritional balance in menu offerings. - Work closely with kitchen staff to implement new recipes and cooking techniques. - Train chefs and kitchen personnel on new menu items and preparation methods. - Collaborate with marketing teams to promote new product launches. Qualifications & Experience: - Culinary degree or relevant certification from a recognized institute. - 3+ years of experience in R&D or menu development, preferably in a cloud kitchen or QSR environment. - Strong understanding of food science, kitchen operations, and cost control. - Ability to balance creativity with operational feasibility. - Experience with food safety standards and compliance regulations. - Strong analytical skills and ability to work with market insights and data. Preferred Skills: - Knowledge of emerging food trends and alternative ingredients. - Experience working with delivery-focused food concepts. - Familiarity with recipe costing software and kitchen automation tools. - Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in the food industry. If you are a culinary innovator passionate about developing exciting and scalable recipes for the cloud kitchen model, we would love to hear from you!,