Flavor Designer for Snacks & Culinary Innovation

IFF; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned Food Science and Technology professional to lead savoury product solutions across plant-based meats, sauces, soups, condiments, ready meals, and meat products.

You will leverage new materials and technologies, guide recipe formulation, maintain databases, and build strong customer partnerships while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, Consumer Research, Regulatory, and R&D teams to deliver commercial success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in snacks and culinary creation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Strong leadership experiences, including mentoring trainees and junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Develop savoury product solutions across plant-based meats, sauces, soups, and ready meals.
• Leverage new materials and technologies to drive product development.
• Demonstrate expertise in recipe formulation and ingredient functionality.
• Maintain recipe databases and share best practices.
• Guide teams on market-specific taste and texture.
• Identify gaps and collaborate with cross-functional experts.
• Lead technical strategy and concept generation using IFF innovations.
• Build customer partnerships and provide total solution support.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, R&D to deliver commercial success.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Food Science and Technology degree

Job description

IFF in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned Food Science and Technology professional to lead savoury product solutions across plant-based meats, sauces, soups, condiments, ready meals, and meat products.

You will leverage new materials and technologies, guide recipe formulation, maintain databases, and build strong customer partnerships while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, Consumer Research, Regulatory, and R&D teams to deliver commercial success.