Manager - Concept And Development Chef

Nestlé; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé India is seeking a ConceptDevelopmentChef to join the Culinary Development & Seasoning Innovation team in Gurgaon. The role focuses on translating culinary concepts into scalable products and experiences, shaping next-generation noodle seasonings and global flavor insights.

The ideal candidate brings a culinary degree, 5–10+ years in premium culinary settings, strong English communication, and a curiosity for food science to drive innovation across markets and cultures.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification.
• 5–10+ years of experience in reputable hotel, restaurant, premium foodservice, Michelin-starred or equivalent environments.
• Experience in FMCG or product development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate culinary concepts into scalable food products and experiences.
• Develop prototypes, recipes, and seasoning concepts for R&D and renovation projects.
• Incorporate authentic Asian cuisines insights into product development (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Southeast Asian).
• Collaborate with product developers, flavorists, sensory scientists, factories and markets to turn insights into products.
• Explore emerging culinary trends, novel ingredients, and potential patentable processes.
• Represent culinary excellence during innovation workshops, tastings and leadership events.

Skills

Culinary degree

5+ years experience

World cuisines knowledge

English proficiency

Curiosity for food science

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Job Description:

At NestléRDSouthAsia, we are looking for a ConceptDevelopmentChef to join our Culinary Development & Seasoning Innovation team and help shape the future of noodle seasonings, and next-generation food experiences. Youll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of culinaryarts,consumerunderstanding,flavourinnovationandfoodtechnology, helping create products that reach consumers across markets and cultures.

This role is ideal for a chef who combines strong culinary foundations with curiosity, creativity, some science acumen and a passion for innovation.

Key Roles & Responsibility (What will you do?):

• Translate culinary concepts into scalable food products and experiences.
• Develop prototypes, recipes, and seasoning concepts for R&D innovation and renovation projects.
• Bring authentic global cuisine insights into product development, particularly Asian cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian food cultures.
• Work closely with product developers, flavorists, sensory scientists, factories, and markets to transform consumer and culinary insights into commercial products.
• Explore emerging culinary trends, novel ingredients, techniques and potentially patentable culinary processes.
• Represent culinary excellence during innovation workshops, tastings, and senior leadership events.

Qualifications (What were looking for):

• Culinary Degree or professional culinary certification.
• 5-10+ years of experience in reputable hotel, restaurant, premium foodservice, Michelin-starred or equivalent culinary environments.
• Optional: Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, product development or culinary innovation environments is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of world cuisines, particularly Asian cuisine traditions, and flavor systems, and is able to articulate well on flavor nuances
• Strong communication and command over English language, storytelling and stakeholder management skills – Must have!
• A creators mindset, curiosity for food science, and willingness to challenge conventional thinking.

Requirements: