R&D Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef in Research & Development

Job Description:

The Pastry Chef is responsible for developing new products, recipes, and planning the entire process from preparation to delivery. He/She will oversee the preparation of bread and pastry items while maintaining costs and ensuring quality of products. He/She supervises, trains and develops central kitchen staff. He/She ensures that the staff delivers consistency in products.

1) Product Development & Innovation

• Create and test new pastry, and bakery concepts aligned with brand strategy and market trends.

• Formulate recipes for bench-top testing, pilot production, and full-scale manufacturing.

• Experiment with ingredients, techniques, and technology to improve taste, texture, shelf life, and appearance.

• Develop seasonal, limited-time, and core menu items

2) Research & Trend Analysis

• Conduct market research on pastry trends, flavors, textures, equipment, and consumer preferences.

• Evaluate new ingredients and suppliers stay updated on industry innovations and food science advancements.

3) Technical & Production Support

• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent standards.

• Training Central kitchen staff on the production and recipe of new products Design and develop pastry recipes.

4) Operational & Business Management

• Manage cost and quality controls throughout the development and production process.

• Present product prototypes, costing, and technical findings to leadership and stakeholders

• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Operations, QA, Purchasing, and Marketing to ensure successful product launches.

Job Requirement:

• Minimum 2-3 years of professional bakery experience

• Deep expertise in a wide range of baking techniques for both bread and pastry.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Team Player with professional attitude

• Presents a positive and professional attitude at all times