Dessert R&D Chef: Innovation, SOPs & Scale

Sucree Coco and Love, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sucree Coco and Love, Inc. is seeking an R&D Chef to lead the development of innovative desserts and confectionery, design seasonal menus, and standardize recipes for scalable production in the Philippines.

This role blends creativity with technical excellence, ensuring offerings meet brand standards, cost targets, and customer expectations. You will supervise and train junior staff, maintain SOPs, and coordinate with operations, marketing, inventory, training, purchasing and franchise teams for

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, testing, and refinement of new menu items aligned with brand identity and feasibility.
• Research market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products to inform recipe development and menu innovation.
• Conduct trials and controlled tastings to evaluate product performance, flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and preparation manuals to ensure consistency from ideation to rollout.
• Assist the R&D Manager in sourcing new ingredients, exploring suppliers, and evaluating product quality; support tastings and demonstrations.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation protocols per HACCP/ServSafe and internal standards.

Job description

Sucree Coco and Love, Inc. is seeking an R&D Chef to lead the development of innovative desserts and confectionery, design seasonal menus, and standardize recipes for scalable production in the Philippines.

This role blends creativity with technical excellence, ensuring offerings meet brand standards, cost targets, and customer expectations. You will supervise and train junior staff, maintain SOPs, and coordinate with operations, marketing, inventory, training, purchasing and franchise teams for