Savory & Culinary Innovation Specialist - Philippines

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible career growth

Job summary

ofi is seeking an R&D / Innovation Specialist for Savory & Culinary to lead local product development and application innovation in the Philippines. You will collaborate with customers, commercial teams and manufacturing to translate insights into viable formulations and launches.

The role requires 10–15 years in savory applications, strong ingredient knowledge and excellent communication skills. Based in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, this position offers regional growth with cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in savory and culinary applications.
• Expertise in seasonings, marinades, coatings, sauces, premixes or related savory systems.
• Experience supporting CPG, QSR, Foodservice or B2B customers.
• Proven track record in product commercialization and manufacturing scale‑up.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and formulation development.
• Excellent customer‑facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English and familiar with the Philippines market and customer landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and application innovation for savory solutions in the Philippines.
• Translate customer and consumer insights into commercially viable product concepts and formulations.
• Deliver sensory evaluation, benchmarking, formulation optimization and technical problem solving.
• Leverage ingredient functionality to meet taste, performance, cost and stability requirements.
• Serve as the primary local technical contact for customers across CPG, QSR and Foodservice segments.
• Partner with commercial teams to interpret briefs, develop prototypes and support customer presentations.
• Build strong customer relationships and support trials and technical engagements across the Philippines.
• Lead the transfer of successful formulations from bench to pilot and commercial production.
• Support plant trials, troubleshoot scale‑up challenges and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to deliver projects efficiently.
• Coordinate regional technical support for sweet, beverage and dairy opportunities.
• Contribute to local and regional innovation initiatives and adapt regional solutions for the Philippines market.
• Identify alternative ingredients and solutions that enhance performance, supply resilience and cost competitiveness.
• Support the establishment and operation of the Innovation Lab in Bonifacio Global City.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, formulations and project records to build technical knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Savory & culinary expertise

Customer-facing skills

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

ofi is seeking an R&D / Innovation Specialist for Savory & Culinary to lead local product development and application innovation in the Philippines. You will collaborate with customers, commercial teams and manufacturing to translate insights into viable formulations and launches.

The role requires 10–15 years in savory applications, strong ingredient knowledge and excellent communication skills. Based in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, this position offers regional growth with cross‑functional