R&D Chef

Brik Oven; Indiranagar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brik Oven in India invites an ambitious R&D Chef to lead innovation in our kitchen. You will experiment with recipes, develop new menu items, and refine existing offerings, focusing on sourdough breads, cheese, fresh produce, and Neapolitan pizzas while upholding quality and authenticity.

Collaborate with operations and culinary teams to standardize recipes, train staff, and scale launches across outlets. Documentation of trials and insights is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chef experience with a focus on recipe development and product innovation.
• Strong understanding of fermentation and artisanal baking.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Organized and able to document trials and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and test new recipes with a focus on specialty items.
• Explore ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings to elevate offerings.
• Standardize recipes and processes for scalability across outlets.
• Collaborate with operations and kitchen teams to train and implement new launches.
• Maintain a balance between creativity and cost-effectiveness in product development.
• Ensure all outputs align with Brik Oven’s brand of quality and freshness.
• Collaborate with vendors to identify and test new ingredients.
• Document and report findings, trials, and outcomes systematically.

Skills

Recipe development

Food experimentation

Fermentation

Artisanal baking

English communication

Documentation

Job description

The R&D Chef will be responsible for driving innovation at Brik Oven by experimenting with recipes, developing new menu items, and refining existing offerings. The role demands curiosity, creativity, and deep knowledge of sourdough breads, cheese, fresh produce, and Neapolitan pizzas, while ensuring consistency, quality, and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and test new recipes, with a focus on specialty items (Brine- The Resto Bar).
• Explore and experiment with ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings to elevate Brik Oven’s offerings.
• Standardize recipes and processes for scalability across outlets.
• Work closely with the operations and kitchen teams to train and implement new product launches.
• Maintain a balance between creativity and cost-effectiveness in product development.
• Ensure all R&D outputs align with Brik Oven’s brand ethos of quality, freshness, and innovation.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to identify and test new ingredients.
• Document and report findings, trials, and outcomes systematically.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a chef, with a strong background in research, recipe development, and product innovation.
• Passion for experimenting with food, curiosity to learn, and ability to think outside the box.
• Strong understanding of ingredient behavior, fermentation, and artisanal baking.
• Excellent communication skills in English – both verbal and written.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable documenting trials and outcomes.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with culinary and operations teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience in menu design for QSRs or premium casual dining.
• Exposure to food science or culinary R&D environments.