Research & Development Chef - Western Cuisine (Central Kitchen)

Han's (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport allowance

Job summary

Han's (S) Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a senior R&D Chef (Western Cuisine) who won't just follow a brand brief but will help create it. You will conceptualise, develop, and commercialise Western dishes that are delicious, scalable, and commercially viable, from lab trials to 200kg production at Senoko Central Kitchen, then work with Marketing to tell the story.

The role requires 10+ years in production kitchens or hotels, plus 3+ years as an R&D Chef with Food Scientists, a proven record in

Qualifications

• Recognised culinary qualification (Degree/Diploma) or equivalent.
• 10+ years in production kitchens or hotels.
• 3+ years as an R&D Chef working with Food Scientists/Technologists.
• Proven track record in product innovation and commercialisation.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Versatile in all cuisines (Western primary; Chinese a plus).
• Creative, detail-oriented, and thrives under pressure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define our brand's Western culinary vision – propose signature styles, taste profiles, and ingredient philosophies
• Develop new Western menu items (pastas, grills, sauces, soups, burgers, seasonal specials)
• Scale recipes for batch production (20–200kg) using central kitchen equipment
• Lead sensory panels and consumer taste tests
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead technology transfer from lab to factory scale
• Partner with Marketing to design go-to-market strategies and product narratives
• Train central kitchen staff and mentor junior R&D team members
• Ensure ISO 22000/HACCP/SFA/NEA compliance across all recipes

Skills

R&D culinary development

Food safety knowledge (HACCP)

Branding & product ideation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

Central kitchen equipment

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a senior R&D Chef (Western Cuisine) who doesn't just follow a brand brief – but helps create it.

You will be responsible for conceptualising, developing, and commercialising Western dishes that are delicious, scalable, and commercially viable. From lab trials to 200kg production batches at our Senoko Central Kitchen, you will oversee the entire journey – and then work with Marketing to tell the story.

If you have 10+ years in production kitchens or hotels, have worked alongside Food Scientists, and are excited by the challenge of lab-to-production transfer – we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Define our brand's Western culinary vision – propose signature styles, taste profiles, and ingredient philosophies

• Develop new Western menu items (pastas, grills, sauces, soups, burgers, seasonal specials)

• Scale recipes for batch production (20–200kg) using central kitchen equipment

• Lead sensory panels and consumer taste tests

• Troubleshoot production issues and lead technology transfer from lab to factory scale

• Partner with Marketing to design go-to-market strategies and product narratives

• Train central kitchen staff and mentor junior R&D team members

• Ensure ISO 22000/HACCP/SFA/NEA compliance across all recipes

What You Bring

• Recognised culinary qualification (Degree/Diploma) or equivalent

• 10+ years in spice paste, sauce & condiments, frozen meals, production kitchen, or hotel industry

• 3+ years as an R&D Chef working directly with Food Scientists/Technologists

• Proven track record in product innovation and commercialisation

• Deep knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations

• Versatile in all cuisines (Western primary; Chinese a plus)

• Creative, detail-oriented, and thrives under pressure

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape a brand's culinary identity from the ground up

• Work across more than 20 outlets + a central kitchen in Senoko

• Collaborative environment with Marketing, QA, Operations, and Supply Chain

• Competitive remuneration package

Location: Senoko, Singapore (transport allowance provided)

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with a portfolio of scaled recipes or product development projects.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.