R & D Chef - Indian Cuisine

Dil Foods; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dil Foods is seeking an experienced and innovative Process-Driven hands-on R&D Chef in Indian Cuisine to join our culinary team in Bengaluru. The role focuses on research and development of new recipes and products while optimizing scalable production processes.

The ideal candidate has a Hotel Management degree and 5+ years in culinary R&D, with deep knowledge of Indian cuisines and proven ability to implement standardized processes in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management is required.
• 5+ years of experience in culinary research and development, preferably in a food manufacturing or hospitality environment.
• Expertise and comprehensive knowledge of all Indian cuisines, including regional variations.
• Proven track record of developing successful recipes or food products with strong flavor profiling and ingredient functionality.
• Expertise in developing and implementing standardized processes in a production environment.
• Strong project management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Creative yet methodical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new recipes, menu items, and food products within target cost set by Brand Curation.
• Collaborate with culinary, marketing, and production teams to align product development with market needs.
• Design experiments to test recipes and ensure taste, quality, and consistency.
• Develop standardized culinary processes for efficient production and scale-up.
• Create recipes that remain robust after blast freezing and assess shelf life over time.
• Source ingredients considering quality, cost, and availability for profitability.
• Work with production teams to implement recipe handover and culinary processes in manufacturing.

Skills

Culinary R&D

Menu development

Flavor profiling

Production processes

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management

Advanced degree in hospitality or related field

Job description

Company Description

Dil Foods, through its Dil Brands portfolio, creates and operates virtual food brands designed to meet India’s everyday meal needs. The company partners with small and medium-sized restaurants to help them maximize kitchen capacity and resources by leveraging these virtual brands. By enabling restaurants to serve a wider range of offerings without heavy upfront investment, Dil Foods supports sustainable growth and improved profitability. Team members work in a dynamic, data-driven environment focused on innovation in Indian cuisine and scalable food solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Process-Driven hands-on R&D Chef in Indian Cuisine, to join our culinary team.

The ideal candidate being a graduate in Hotel Management, needs to combine a passion for food innovation with a strong focus on developing and implementing efficient culinary processes. This role involves research and development efforts to create new recipes, products, and menu items while optimizing production processes for scalability and consistency.

Job Description

• Research and development initiatives to create new recipes, menu items, and food products with the given target cost assigned by the Brand Curation team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including culinary, marketing, and production, to understand market needs and align product development accordingly.
• Design and conduct experiments to test and refine recipes, ensuring taste, quality, and consistency meet company standards.
• Develop and document standardized culinary processes and procedures for efficient production and scale-up.
• Creation of recipes which would work better after blast freezing and check the shelf life study of the product on how the product performs after different days.
• Creating recipes/ products only to make the end product user (Restaurant Partner cook) regenerate the product easily without any errors.
• Source and evaluate ingredients, considering quality, cost, and availability, to optimize recipes and maintain profitability.
• Work closely with production teams to implement and streamline right recipe handover & culinary processes in manufacturing environments.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging food technologies, and new ingredients to drive innovation in product development.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and gather feedback to iterate and improve recipes and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management; advanced degree preferred.
• 5 + years of experience in culinary research and development, preferably in a food manufacturing or hospitality environment.
• Expertise and comprehensive knowledge of all Indian cuisines, including regional variations, spices, cooking techniques, and cultural nuances.
• Proven track record of developing successful recipes or food products with a strong understanding of flavor profiles, food chemistry, and ingredient functionality.
• Expertise in developing and implementing standardized processes in a production environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Creative thinking combined with a methodical approach to problem-solving.