
Head Chef
3 days ago
Key Responsibilities:
Product Innovation & Development:
- Conceptualize, design, and develop new food products that align with consumer demands and company strategy.
- Develop and refine recipes that are scalable for mass production, ensuring flavor, texture, and appearance meet brand standards.
- Conduct pilot trials and work closely with production teams to transition products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.
Quality and Compliance:
- Ensure all product formulations meet stringent food safety, hygiene, and nutritional guidelines, including HACCP, ISO, and local regulations.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with R&D and technical teams to integrate culinary insights with food science and processing technologies.
- Partner with marketing and sales teams to support product positioning, packaging concepts, and consumer communication.
- Liaise with supply chain and procurement to identify and source quality ingredients cost-effectively.
Consumer Focus and Market Analysis:
- Analyze consumer trends, competitive products, and sensory data to inform product improvements and innovation pipelines.
- Lead sensory panels, taste tests, and focus groups to gather actionable feedback on new and existing products.
Cost Management:
- Optimize ingredient usage and recipe formulations to balance product quality with cost efficiency and profitability targets.
Team Leadership and Training:
- Provide culinary expertise and mentorship to internal teams, including training on new products and culinary techniques.
- Foster a culture of creativity, quality, and continuous learning within the product development team.
Industry Awareness:
- Stay informed on emerging food trends, innovative ingredients, and advances in food processing and packaging technologies.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and professional networks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a chef with strong exposure to FMCG product development and food manufacturing environments.
- Deep understanding of food technology, mass production processes, and packaging considerations.
- Expert palate with demonstrated creativity in flavor development and recipe formulation.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., HACCP, ISO, FDA).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.
- Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive product innovation and improvements.
- Resilient, adaptable, and capable of working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php40, Php50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Promotion to permanent employee
Work Location: In person
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