We are looking for an experienced
Senior R&D Chef
with a strong pastry and bakery background to develop innovative products for commercial and mass production.
The ideal candidate should have experience in
new product development, recipe formulation, manufacturing scale-up, and customer product proposals
.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new bakery, pastry, dessert, and confectionery products from concept to commercial launch.
Create and improve recipes for
large-scale manufacturing
.
Conduct product trials, factory trials, and production scale-up.
Improve product quality, shelf life, yield, cost, and production efficiency.
Troubleshoot product and production issues.
Work closely with Production, QA, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales teams.
Evaluate new ingredients, premixes, and raw materials.
Prepare product specifications, recipes, and technical documentation.
Conduct product demonstrations, tastings, and customer presentations.
Support customer product proposals and new business opportunities.
Keep updated on bakery trends, ingredients, and technologies.
Support regional and overseas R&D projects when required.
Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking, Food Science, Bakery Technology, or related field.
Strong
Pastry Chef / Bakery Chef background
.
Minimum
8 years of relevant experience
in R&D, bakery, pastry, or product development.
Experience in
new product development from concept to commercialisation
.
Experience in
mass production and food manufacturing
.
Able to scale recipes from kitchen trials to commercial production.
Good knowledge of flour, premixes, bakery ingredients, and formulations.
Experience in customer product proposals and technical presentations.
Experience with a
flour milling company, premix manufacturer, ingredient supplier, or food manufacturer
is preferred.
Regional or international product development experience is an advantage.
Able to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Willing to travel overseas when required.
Preferred Experience
Frozen dough or industrial bakery production.
Bakery premixes and functional ingredients.
International product development.
Japanese or multinational food companies.
Customer demonstrations and technical support.
Key Skills
Product Development | Pastry & Bakery | Recipe Formulation | Mass Production | Product Commercialisation | Process Improvement | Project Management | Customer Technical Support
We are the manufacturer of Beard Papa’s Cream Puff, a world-renowned dessert brand that was established in 1999 with its first store. Over time, we have expanded our menu to include more delectable desserts and baked goods, and now operate sweet shops and food restaurants worldwide, with over 400 stores worldwide as of January 2023
Our commitment to serving freshly baked and made products remains unwavering, ensuring that customers enjoy the best cream puffs, sweets, and desserts possible. We aspire to expand our business to 50 countries worldwide in order to share our delicious treats with people all over the world.
In 2022, we acquired Rive Gauche Patisserie, a renowned cake brand brand established in Singapore since 1993.
“Rive Gauche” refers to the left bank of the Seine river in Paris, France, an area synonymous with French culture, literature and the arts. Inspired by the creativity and emotions it evokes, we strive to create an authentic, classical french confectionary experience through the rich flavours of our cakes and pastries.
With seven shops currently in operation and ever expanding, Rive Gauche Patisserie offers customers a variety of rich cake and pastry flavors.
"Chewy Beret" is a recently launched cream puff brand that will be opening its first outlet in Singapore in mid-April 2023. This new brand offers delectable cream puffs that boast a unique chewy texture and a wide variety of flavors. The cream puffs themselves are shaped like cute beret hats. "Chewy Beret" is a subsidiary of Muginoho Global Pte Ltd, which is also the parent company of "Beard Papa's," a well-known Japanese cream puff brand.