Research & Development Assistant Manager (Restaurant Chain)

create synergies inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 893,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

create synergies inc. in Mandaluyong City is seeking an experienced Research & Development Assistant Manager to oversee planning, development, and commercialization of new food products for restaurant operations.

You will ensure feasibility, standardization, and successful rollout across commissary and store operations. The role requires collaboration with QA, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Training teams, plus leadership of R&D staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in restaurant R&D or product development is preferred.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing new product development and commercialization projects.
• Coordinate product trials, pilot runs, and operational validations.
• Develop standardized recipes, production procedures, and technical documentation.
• Prepare SOPs, BOMs, product specifications, and costing information.
• Coordinate with QA, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Training teams during commercialization.
• Conduct product evaluations and recommend process improvements.
• Support supplier evaluations and raw material testing.
• Monitor implementation performance and resolve operational issues during rollout.
• Supervise assigned R&D staff and project activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology / Food Science / Engineering / Culinary Management / related field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Job Summary

The Research & Development Assistant Manager supports the planning, development, and commercialization of new food products for restaurant operations. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure new products are operationally feasible, standardized, and successfully implemented across commissary and store operations.

Location: Mandaluyong City

Work Setup: On-site

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing new product development and commercialization projects.
• Coordinate product trials, pilot runs, and operational validations.
• Develop standardized recipes, production procedures, and technical documentation.
• Prepare SOPs, BOMs, product specifications, and costing information.
• Coordinate with QA, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Training teams during commercialization.
• Conduct product evaluations and recommend process improvements.
• Support supplier evaluations and raw material testing.
• Monitor implementation performance and resolve operational issues during rollout.
• Supervise assigned R&D staff and project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering, Culinary Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Restaurant R&D, Product Development, Technical Services, or Food Manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in recipe standardization and product commercialization.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP is an advantage.