Flavorist II

Howaru; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional onboarding process

Flexibility in project execution

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Howaru in Dubai seeks an experienced flavorist to create innovative savory flavors for regional and global customers. Ideal candidates will have a scientific background, with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related fields, and 5–6 years of hands-on experience in flavor formulation. Strong sensory skills and the ability to cross collaborate are crucial. The role offers a permanent placement with opportunities for training and professional growth in a dynamic environment. Howaru values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of hands-on savory flavor creation experience.
• Completion of the IFF trainee course and Associate Flavorist program or equivalent.
• Ability to independently develop flavors for regional and global customers.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality savory flavors and contribute to project teams.
• Formulate savory flavors using established and emerging technologies.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their brand needs.

Skills

Strong sensory skills

Creative formulation

Strong communicator

Team player

Ability to cross collaborate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.**Job Summary** International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste - Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based at our creative center in Dubai in an onsite capacity. Join a team where creativity, science, and innovation come together to shape winning flavors. Here, your expertise drives real impact and your growth fuels our shared success.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Independently create high‐quality savory flavors and contribute to project teams to deliver winning solutions for regional and global customers.* Apply strong sensory skills and raw‐material knowledge to develop, refine, and articulate flavor concepts across applications.* Formulate savory flavors using both established and emerging technologies, exploring new molecules and delivery systems to enhance innovation.* Manage mid‐level creative briefs autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross‐functional partners to meet customer expectations.* Build strong internal networks and participate in technical exchanges to broaden understanding of raw materials, analytical methods, and flavor creation processes.* Engage directly with customers (where applicable) to understand their brand needs and translate them into impactful flavor solutions.* Contribute to category initiatives and innovation programs, bringing creative ideas and early problem‐solving capabilities to the team.* Support continuous knowledge-sharing by assisting senior flavorists in coaching, training, and developing junior team members.* Demonstrate leadership by staying connected across regional teams, fostering collaboration, and strengthening strategic partnerships.**What Makes You the Right Fit*** Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Technology, etc.); Master’s degree preferred.* Completion of the IFF trainee course and Associate Flavorist program (or equivalent) with competitor.* 5–6 years of hands‐on savory flavor creation experience, with the ability to independently develop flavors for regional and global customers and work confidently on mid‐level briefs.* Strong sensory skills, deep knowledge of raw materials, and proven capability in creative formulation.* Strong communicator* Ability to cross collaborate with internal & external teams* Team player* Work Profile: Permanent* Professional onboarding process* Flexibility, agility in approach to project execution* Ability to work with multiple disciplines in a dynamic, global environment* Training opportunities* Learning and development programs from day oneWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit to learn moreAt IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.