Manager/Sr. Manager (NPD, Chef)

The resource will drive all the culinary led product development requirements for our top domestic and international QSR clients.

1. This position will work closely with internal Key accounts and Exports teams and their QSR customers to develop a strong culinary innovation pipeline that meets the customers requirement; focus being more on new development rather than just benchmarking existing products

2. Work with B2C (marketing) and B2B (FS chefs) teams to develop relevant usage/product applications for key existing and new products-functional teams

3. Identify and deliver on optimization/ business continuity initiatives that benefit the system. Work towards anticipating and crossing the barriers for continuous business improvement.

4. Ensure effective documentation related to Stability Testing, Analytical data, Formulation, Ingredients and Specifications& sensory.

5. Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions in their own area of accountability.

6. Good project management knowledge.

The key areas candidates should have worked on:

Hands on experience on development of emulsions, sauces and seasonings. Designing and defining new formulations and menu items for Delmonte customers. Working knowledge of sensory, nutrition and consumer science and analytical areas

• Product Demonstration
• Strong Creativity & passion for developing new innovative products
• Ability to balance creativity with cost efficiency and operational feasibility

Skills:

• Product Knowledge
• HORECA experience

Educational Level

Bachelor of Hotel Management (IHM Graduate)

Working Experience

Must have: 10 12 years, ideally should have worked in a similar profile in companies like Veeba, Cremica, Dr Oetker or customers like Dominos, YUM brands, McDonalds