Research and Product Development Chef

As a Research & Product Development Chef at our company, you will play a crucial role in driving culinary innovation and enhancing our brand's offerings. You are a dynamic professional with a strong passion for food trends, recipe development, and product optimization. Your expertise in menu engineering, food science, and commercial kitchen operations will be instrumental in creating cutting-edge, high-quality food products that align with consumer preferences and business objectives. Your responsibilities will include developing new product ideas, recipes, and formulations that resonate with market trends and our brand's positioning. You will standardize and test recipes to ensure scalability in commercial or franchise settings. Collaborating with suppliers, you will optimize menus and ingredients to enhance product quality while managing costs effectively. Conducting market and consumer research will be a key aspect of your role, as you analyze industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor products to create unique offerings. You will work closely with culinary teams, marketing, and operations to facilitate the successful launch of new products. Ensuring quality and compliance with food safety standards, regulatory guidelines, and company benchmarks will be paramount in your work. With at least 5 years of experience in R&D, product development, or culinary innovation in F&B, QSR, fine dining, or food manufacturing, you bring a wealth of knowledge to the role. A degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field is required, along with a strong understanding of food production, ingredient functionality, and cost control. Your creativity, innovation, and ability to conceptualize unique dishes that cater to evolving consumer trends will set you apart. Familiarity with food processing techniques, nutrition, and shelf-life studies will be advantageous. Join our team and be part of the forefront of culinary innovation, working with a passionate and creative F&B team, and the opportunity to develop signature products for a leading brand. If this opportunity excites you, apply now or reach out to us for more information.,