Restaurant Product Developer: Culinary Innovation

Wasabi Sushi & Bento; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian food company in the UK is seeking a Product Developer (Restaurants) to enhance recipes and train kitchen teams. The role involves collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality product launches and compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and a degree in a relevant discipline. This position offers the opportunity to impact product innovation in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Product Developer in food manufacturing.
• Proven background in short shelf-life chilled products.
• Awareness of food trends, knowledge of East/Southeast Asian cuisine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new restaurant recipes in line with company strategy.
• Continuously improve existing recipes for quality and compliance.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking and trend monitoring for opportunities.

Skills

Strong knowledge of food and ingredients

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized and methodical

Proactive with strong industry awareness

Passion for great-tasting food

Education

Degree in a food-related discipline

Job description

A leading Asian food company in the UK is seeking a Product Developer (Restaurants) to enhance recipes and train kitchen teams. The role involves collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality product launches and compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and a degree in a relevant discipline. This position offers the opportunity to impact product innovation in a growing business.