DESSERT R&D CHEF

House of Gamtan Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMTAN GROUP is seeking a creative Dessert R&D Chef to join at the brand's early stage and help develop signature products from concept to launch.

You will craft gelato, yogurt ice cream, mochi and Asian-inspired desserts, test flavors, and shape recipes for scalable production across Southeast Asia, with occasional travel to regional markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant dessert, pastry or F&B experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with gelato or ice cream is highly preferred.
• Experience with yogurt ice cream / frozen yogurt is an advantage.
• Experience with mochi, glutinous rice desserts or Asian desserts is an advantage.
• Good understanding of ingredient functionality and recipe formulation.
• Able to independently develop products from an idea to a finished commercial recipe.
• Strong sense of taste, texture and visual presentation.
• Understanding of food cost and commercial production.
• Experience developing products for multiple outlets is an advantage.
• Willing to travel within Southeast Asia when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop signature gelato and yogurt ice cream recipes
• Develop fresh fruit mochi and glutinous rice-based desserts
• Create new seasonal and fruit-based dessert products
• Research new dessert trends, ingredients and flavor combinations
• Continuously test and improve taste, texture and presentation
• Develop creamy, stable and commercially viable gelato recipes
• Develop yogurt-based frozen desserts with the right balance of sweetness and acidity
• Develop signature flavors suitable for Southeast Asian markets
• Develop toppings and sauces that complement each flavor
• Develop soft and chewy mochi suitable for fresh fruit fillings
• Test different fruits and filling combinations
• Improve texture stability during storage
• Develop production methods suitable for outlet operations
• Create visually attractive products suitable for social media and takeaway
• Standardize all recipes using exact gram measurements
• Document production procedures and specifications
• Conduct shelf-life and storage testing
• Calculate food cost for each product
• Improve recipes for efficient commercial production
• Minimize ingredient waste and explore creative ways to utilize leftover ingredients
• Develop products that can be reproduced consistently across multiple outlets

Skills

Dessert development

Gelato/ice cream

Food cost understanding

Recipe formulation

Travel readiness

Independent product development

Taste/texture quality

Job description

Company: GAMTAN GROUP

Employment: Full-Time

Salary: RM3,500 - RM7,000 per month, depending on experience

Travel: Must be open to occasional short-term business trips within Southeast Asia

ABOUT THE ROLE

GAMTAN GROUP is preparing to launch a new dessert brand with plans for expansion across Southeast Asia.

Our main product categories will include:

• Gelato
• Sauces and Dessert Toppings
• Seasonal Fruit Desserts

We are looking for a creative and hands-on Dessert R&D Chef who can join us from the early stages of the brand and help develop our signature products.

This is not simply a pastry production position.

You will be involved in creating, testing and commercializing new products from concept to launch.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development

• Develop signature gelato and yogurt ice cream recipes
• Develop fresh fruit mochi and glutinous rice-based desserts
• Create new seasonal and fruit-based dessert products
• Research new dessert trends, ingredients and flavor combinations
• Continuously test and improve taste, texture and presentation
• Develop creamy, stable and commercially viable gelato recipes
• Develop yogurt-based frozen desserts with the right balance of sweetness and acidity
• Develop signature flavors suitable for Southeast Asian markets
• Develop toppings and sauces that complement each flavor
• Develop soft and chewy mochi suitable for fresh fruit fillings
• Test different fruits and filling combinations
• Improve texture stability during storage
• Develop production methods suitable for outlet operations
• Create visually attractive products suitable for social media and takeaway
• Standardize all recipes using exact gram measurements
• Document production procedures and specifications
• Conduct shelf-life and storage testing
• Calculate food cost for each product
• Improve recipes for efficient commercial production
• Minimize ingredient waste and explore creative ways to utilize leftover ingredients
• Develop products that can be reproduced consistently across multiple outlets

Regional Expansion

Our goal is to grow the brand throughout Southeast Asia.

The R&D Chef may occasionally travel for short business trips to markets such as:

• Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and other Asian markets

Travel may involve:

• New outlet openings
• Product testing
• Local ingredient sourcing
• Staff training
• Recipe implementation
• Quality control

Candidates should therefore be comfortable with occasional short-term overseas travel.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3 years of relevant dessert, pastry or F&B experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with gelato or ice cream is highly preferred
• Experience with yogurt ice cream / frozen yogurt is an advantage
• Experience with mochi, glutinous rice desserts or Asian desserts is an advantage
• Good understanding of ingredient functionality and recipe formulation
• Able to independently develop products from an idea to a finished commercial recipe
• Strong sense of taste, texture and visual presentation
• Understanding of food cost and commercial production
• Experience developing products for multiple outlets is an advantage
• Willing to travel within Southeast Asia when required

THE PERSON WE WANT

We are looking for someone who doesn't simply follow recipes.

We want someone who asks:

• "How can we make this better?"
• "How can we create something customers haven't seen before?"
• "Can this product be produced consistently in 10, 50 or 100 stores?"

You should enjoy experimenting with ingredients, testing different formulations and turning ideas into products that customers want to buy again.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Opportunity to join a new dessert brand from the beginning
• Direct involvement in developing the brand’s signature products
• Freedom to experiment and create new products
• Opportunity to work with gelato, yogurt ice cream, fruit mochi and modern Asian desserts
• Exposure to multiple Southeast Asian markets
• Opportunities for overseas product development and store-opening projects
• Career growth opportunities as the brand expands internationally

APPLICATION

Please submit:

• 1. Resume / CV
• 2. Portfolio or photos of desserts/products you have personally developed
• 3. Brief description of your experience with gelato, ice cream, yogurt desserts or mochi

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a practical R&D test.

JOIN US

Create the next dessert brand from Southeast Asia to the world.