Senior NPD R&D Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: NPD Executive / Manager Industry Type: Non-Veg Food Industry (Hospitality Background Preferred) Location: Rai (Sonipat) Department: New Product Development Immediate Joining Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and experienced NPD Executive/Manager to lead the development of innovative food products. The ideal candidate will have a culinary background as a Chef with prior experience in the hospitality industry, and a strong understanding of consumer taste preferences, menu development, and food production processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, procurement, production, and quality to translate culinary ideas into scalable commercial products. Key Responsibilities: Lead ideation and creation of new food products aligned with market trends, customer feedback, and brand strategy. Utilize culinary expertise to develop and trial recipes, menu concepts, and food innovations. Conduct kitchen trials and scale-up processes in coordination with production teams. Ensure new products meet cost, taste, nutrition, and shelf-life parameters. Coordinate sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and customer sampling sessions. Work with procurement to identify suitable ingredients and raw material sources. Collaborate with marketing and sales to support product positioning and launch plans. Maintain documentation of recipes, formulations, SOPs, and development reports. Stay updated with global and local food trends, ingredients, and culinary innovations. Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements. Preferred Candidate Profile: Educational Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management / Culinary Arts / Food Technology. Experience: 3–8 years in a Chef role within the hospitality industry (hotels, QSR, cloud kitchens, etc.). Prior exposure to product development, recipe standardization, and food innovation is a strong plus. Strong palate, creativity in food presentation, and understanding of taste profiles. Knowledge of large-scale food production, shelf-life management, and packaging is desirable. Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills. Why Join Us: Opportunity to combine culinary passion with product innovation. Be a part of a fast-growing food company shaping new food experiences. Work in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month Benefits: Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person