R&D Officer- Creative (Savory)

Eight8Ate Holdings, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 390,600 - 613,800; Full time

Job summary

Eight8Ate Holdings, Inc. in Taguig City seeks an R&D Officer- Creative (Savory) to lead recipe development, product testing, and menu innovation in line with brand standards, safety, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Purchasing, QA, Marketing, and Production to deliver new and improved offerings. Graduate of Culinary Arts or related field, with hands-on R&D or sous chef experience in food service or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience as an R&D Chef or related role in food service or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of recipe development, product costing, and food safety.
• Willing to report in Taguig City and work during holidays, weekends, and extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new recipes, products, and menu concepts based on direction and market trends.
• Test recipes, conduct sensory evaluation, and improve products.
• Prepare product costing, yield testing, and standard recipe documentation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, QA, Marketing, and Production for launches.
• Ensure food safety, quality, taste, appearance, and cost standards.
• Maintain R&D kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Recipe development

Food safety

Communication

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Costing

Kitchen operations

Quality standards

Education

Culinary Arts / Food Technology / HRM or related

Job description

R&D Officer- Creative (Savory) - EIGHT8ATE (Corporate Office)

Responsibilities

The R&D Officer- Creative is responsible for developing, testing, and improving food products, recipes, and menu items aligned with the company’s brand standards, cost targets, food safety requirements, and customer preferences. The role supports product innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement of existing menu offerings. Key responsibilities include developing new recipes, food products, and menu concepts based on business direction and market trends; conducting recipe testing, product trials, sensory evaluation, and product improvement activities; preparing product costing, yield testing, and standard recipe documentation; coordinating with Operations, Purchasing, QA, Marketing, and Production teams for product launches and implementation; ensuring that all developed products meet food safety, quality, taste, appearance, and cost standards; assisting in supplier evaluation, raw material testing, and ingredient substitution; standardizing cooking procedures, portioning, plating, and product specifications; supporting store or commissary product training and rollouts; monitoring product performance and recommending improvements based on feedback and operational concerns; and maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance in the R&D kitchen.

Qualifications

Graduate of Culinary Arts, Food Technology, HRM, or any related course. With experience as an R&D Chef, Product Development Chef, Commissary Chef, or Sous Chef in a food service, restaurant, commissary, or food manufacturing setup. Knowledgeable in recipe development, product costing, food safety, and kitchen operations. Creative, detail-oriented, and analytical in product testing and documentation. Good communication and coordination skills. Willing to report in Taguig City and amenable to work during holidays, weekends, and extended hours when required.