Culinary Head

1 week ago

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines Euro Rich Foodtrade Corporation Full time ₱900,000 - ₱1,200,000 per year

Job Summary

As the Culinary Head (Ideation), you will be the culinary visionary behind our company's food innovation. You'll lead the charge in developing exciting new menu concepts, recipes, and food products that align with market trends, customer preferences, and our brand identity. Your creativity, culinary expertise, and passion for food will drive our innovation pipeline and ensure we stay ahead of the curve in the competitive culinary landscape.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Ideation & Concept Development:

  • Generate innovative and creative culinary concepts for new menus, recipes, and food products, focusing on current and emerging food trends.
  • Conduct market research and analyze consumer preferences to identify opportunities for culinary innovation.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product development, and culinary teams to brainstorm and refine new ideas.

Recipe Development & Testing:

  • Develop and document detailed recipes for new menu items and food products, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Conduct thorough testing and refinement of recipes, making adjustments as needed to optimize flavor, presentation, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Oversee the preparation of samples and prototypes for internal evaluations and customer feedback sessions.

Culinary Trend Research:

  • Stay up-to-date on the latest culinary trends, techniques, and ingredients through industry publications, conferences, and travel.
  • Analyze and interpret trend data to identify opportunities for new product development and menu enhancements.
  • Share culinary insights and inspiration with the broader culinary team.

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Work closely with other chefs, food scientists, and product developers to bring new culinary concepts to life.
  • Present new ideas and recipes to stakeholders, including senior management, marketing teams, and potential customers.
  • Provide culinary guidance and support to other teams as needed.

Menu & Product Optimization:

  • Evaluate existing menus and food products to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
  • Develop strategies to enhance the flavor, presentation, and nutritional value of existing offerings.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.

Qualifications:

  • A culinary degree from an accredited culinary school.
  • Proven experience (10+ years) in a culinary role, with a focus on ideation, recipe development, and menu innovation.
  • Strong knowledge of culinary trends, techniques, and ingredients.
  • Exceptional creativity and passion for food.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in recipe development software and culinary documentation.
  • Experience in the food industry is a must
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

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