Foodstories
Website:
foodstories.shop
Job details:
Role Overview
The Lead – Food Technology & NPD will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and
commercializing new products across Foodstories' café, bakery, gourmet retail, and packaged food
portfolio. The role requires a strong understanding of food science, ingredient functionality,
manufacturing processes, and consumer trends to create products that are both innovative and
operationally scalable.
Key Responsibilities
New Product Development
● Lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercial launch.
● Develop innovative products across bakery, beverages, desserts, ready-to-eat meals, sauces,
spreads, snacks, frozen foods, and gourmet packaged products.
● Conduct recipe formulation, product trials, sensory evaluations, and product optimization.
● Translate consumer insights and market trends into commercially successful products.
Product Commercialization
● Standardize recipes and manufacturing processes for commissary-scale production.
● Ensure smooth product transfer from R&D to production.
● Define product specifications, process parameters, and quality benchmarks.
● Work closely with Operations to ensure consistency across production batches.
Food Technology & Quality
● Evaluate ingredient functionality, shelf life, packaging compatibility, and product stability.
● Conduct shelf-life studies and product validation.
● Ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
● Collaborate with the Quality team to establish product specifications and quality protocols.
Innovation & Consumer Insights
● Research emerging food trends, ingredients, technologies, and global innovations.
● Benchmark products against leading national and international brands.
● Identify opportunities for product improvement and portfolio expansion.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
● Partner with Culinary, Procurement, Category, Marketing, and Operations teams throughout
the product development lifecycle.
● Work with suppliers to source innovative ingredients and packaging solutions.
● Support product launches with technical knowledge and training.
Regulatory Compliance
● Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, food safety standards, and labeling requirements.
● Maintain product documentation, formulations, technical specifications, and development
records.
Desired Candidate Profile
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a
related discipline.
● 6–10 years of experience in Food Technology, R&D, or New Product Development.
● Experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Bakery, Dairy, Beverage, QSR, or Gourmet Food
businesses.
● Strong knowledge of food processing, ingredient functionality, preservation techniques, and
food safety.
● Experience with product commercialization and scale-up.
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Key Success Metrics
● Successful launch of new products.
● Time-to-market for product development projects.
● Product quality and consistency.
● Commercial success of newly launched products.
● Reduction in product development cycle time.
● Product cost optimization without compromising quality.
● Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
What We're Looking For
● A passionate food innovator with strong technical expertise.
● Someone who combines creativity with scientific rigor to develop market-leading products.
● A collaborative leader who enjoys working across culinary, operations, procurement, and
marketing teams.
● A professional who understands how to balance innovation, quality, scalability, and
commercial success.
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