R&D Chef

Whitebutter Group Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals across outlets

Medical coverage

EPF / SOCSO / EIS contributions

Job summary

Whitebutter Group Sdn Bhd seeks a creative, detail‑oriented R&D Chef to drive culinary innovation, refine menu concepts, and scale standardized recipes across our outlets, bridging concept to commercial production.

You will design and test new dishes, develop precise SOPs, conduct sensory evaluations, and work with operations and procurement to ensure quality and profitability. Malaysian citizen with 2–4 years in R&D or menu development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Malaysian Citizen
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field
• Minimum 2–4 years of culinary experience, with at least 1–2 years in R&D or menu development
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, flavor profiling, HACCP/GMP/Halal requirements, and yield management
• Problem-solving mindset, strong time management, and passion for culinary experimentation
• Competitive basic salary package matching experience
• Staff meals across outlets
• Medical coverage and standard EPF / SOCSO / EIS contributions

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and launch creative new dishes, sauces, and beverage offerings aligned with current market trends and brand identity
• Formulate exact ingredient measurements, yield calculations, and step-by-step SOPs for kitchen staff
• Conduct raw material sourcing, cost-per-portion analysis, and recipe optimization to maintain target gross profit margins
• Lead food quality trials, sensory evaluations, and storage/shelf-life assessments for central kitchen prep and outlet consistency
• Partner with operations, procurement, and quality assurance teams to transition recipes from concept to commercial production

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Culinary Arts or Food Science

Job description

Whitebutter is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Research & Development (R&D) Chef to drive culinary innovation, refine menu concepts, and scale standardized recipes across our outlets. You will bridge the gap between creative food concepts and commercial execution.

Key responsibilities

Design, test, and launch creative new dishes, sauces, and beverage offerings aligned with current market trends and brand identity

Formulate exact ingredient measurements, yield calculations, and step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for kitchen staff

Conduct raw material sourcing, cost-per-portion analysis, and recipe optimization to maintain target gross profit margins

Lead food quality trials, sensory evaluations, and storage/shelf-life assessments for central kitchen prep and outlet consistency

Partner with operations, procurement, and quality assurance teams to transition recipes from concept to commercial production

About you

Must be a Malaysian Citizen

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field

Minimum 2–4 years of culinary experience, with at least 1–2 years specifically in R&D, central kitchen environments, or menu creation

Strong understanding of food chemistry, flavor profiling, food safety standards (HACCP/GMP/Halal requirements), and yield management

Problem-solving mindset, strong time management, and passion for culinary experimentation

Competitive basic salary package matching experience

Staff meal across outlets

Medical coverage and standard EPF / SOCSO / EIS contributions