R&D Specialist - Food Passion Co.,Ltd

Independently lead development of new menu items and products from concept through recipe development, testing, validation and launch.

Work closely with chefs and Marketing to develop products meeting consumer, brand and commercial requirements.

Optimize recipes for taste, quality, consistency, operational feasibility and food cost.

Design and conduct product trials and analyze results to determine the best formulation/process.

Validate cooking and production processes under actual restaurant/store conditions.

Design and execute shelf-life validation and recommend storage, handling and usage conditions.

Develop, review and improve SOPs, recipes, specifications and operating guidelines.

Source and evaluate new ingredients, materials and suppliers and identify suitable alternatives.

Analyze and optimize food cost while maintaining product quality and consumer experience.

Visit stores to identify product/process problems and develop improvement solutions.

Conduct root-cause analysis and independently solve product, ingredient and process-related problems.

Coordinate with QA, Operations, Procurement, Marketing and suppliers to resolve issues and deliver projects.

Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior RD officers.

Support product launches, photoshoots, events, training and other commercial activities.

Monitor market and food trends and proactively propose new product opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science or a related field.

Typically 3–6+ years of relevant experience in food R&D, product development, food manufacturing or restaurant development.

Strong practical knowledge of food ingredients, formulation, cooking processes, food safety and shelf life.

Strong understanding of restaurant operations and commercial food development.

Demonstrated ability to independently develop and troubleshoot recipes.

Strong interest in food trends and ability to translate trends into commercially viable product ideas.

Strong analytical, project management and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and coordination skills with Chefs, Marketing, Operations, QA, Procurement and suppliers.

Able to coach and guide junior RD officers.