Beverage Innovator

Grand Nourriture International, Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Nourriture International, Inc. in Manila is seeking a Beverage Innovation Specialist to support the Business Development team by creating and presenting beverage concepts that highlight milk products and GNI SKUs.

The role involves developing innovative recipes, conducting client demonstrations, and ensuring food safety while traveling for pitches and events. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in beverage creation or product development, strong communication skills, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Beverage Science, Hospitality, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of beverage creation, product development, or barista work.
• Strong expertise in hot and cold beverage trends, especially dairy and coffee-based products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable with clients and demos.
• Willing to travel for product pitches, events, and customer visits.
• Experience in managing food costs, inventory systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops a wide range of hot and cold beverages, including coffee-based drinks, cocktails, and mocktails.
• Customizes beverage recipes based on customer requests and market insights using GNI SKUs.
• Monitors and manages food and ingredient costs during recipe development.
• Assists the Business Development and Sales teams with beverage demonstrations during account visits, trainings, and events.
• Represents and presents the company’s milk products and beverage concepts to clients, distributors, and industry partners.
• Prepares and delivers customer-requested beverage prototypes and samples in a timely manner.
• Oversees and maintains inventory of beverage-related ingredients and GNI SKUs.
• Submits and tracks sample requests to the warehouse team as needed.
• Monitors and ensures proper functioning of all beverage equipment; report malfunctions promptly for repair or replacement.
• Ensures that all beverage development and preparation processes adhere to public health and food safety standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of all workstations and equipment areas.
• Gathers and communicates customer feedback to management and product development teams.
• Recommends new beverage ideas or improvements based on client insights and market trends.

Skills

Beverage development

Client demonstrations

Public health

Inventory management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Beverage Science, Hospitality, Marketing or related field

Job description

Job Title: Beverage Innovator for Business Development
Department: Business Development

Job Summary:

The Beverage Innovation Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting the Business Development team through the creation and presentation of beverage concepts that highlight the company’s milk products and GNI SKUs. This role focuses on developing innovative beverage recipes tailored to market demands, conducting product demonstrations for clients, and maintaining high standards of food safety, equipment care, and inventory control. The role requires regular customer interaction and travel for product pitches, trainings, and industry events.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Beverage Development

• Develops a wide range of hot and cold beverages, including coffee-based drinks, cocktails, and mocktails, with consideration to seasonal and demographic trends.

• Customizes beverage recipes based on customer requests and market insights using GNI SKUs.

• Monitors and manages food and ingredient costs during recipe development.

Client Engagement & Demonstration Support

• Assists the Business Development and Sales teams with beverage demonstrations during account visits, trainings, and events.

• Represents and presents the company’s milk products and beverage concepts to clients, distributors, and industry partners.

• Prepares and delivers customer-requested beverage prototypes and samples in a timely manner.

Inventory & Equipment Oversight

• Overseas and maintains inventory of beverage-related ingredients and GNI SKUs.

• Submits and tracks sample requests to the warehouse team as needed.

• Monitors and ensures proper functioning of all beverage equipment; report malfunctions promptly for repair or replacement.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensures that all beverage development and preparation processes adhere to public health and food safety standards.

• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of all workstations and equipment areas.

Market Feedback & Collaboration

• Gathers and communicates customer feedback to management and product development teams.

• Recommends new beverage ideas or improvements based on client insights and market trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Beverage Science, Hospitality, Marketing any related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in beverage creation, product development, or barista work.

• Strong expertise in hot and cold beverage trends, especially dairy and coffee-based products.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; must be confident in facing clients and conducting demos.

• Willing and able to travel for product pitches, events, and customer visits.

• Proficiency in managing food cost, inventory systems, and equipment maintenance.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to public health and food safety standards.