Job title: Food Innovation Director
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Catering/Restaurant
Functional Expertise: Management/ Top Management
Salary type: Monthly
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand
Job published: 2024-11-07
Job ID: 126305
Contact name: Piphat Jongsiriluk
Phone number: +6627160000

Job Description

Our client is one of the well-known companies in the QSR industry. 

Job Description

  • Lead Innovation Strategy: Developing and executing a roadmap for food product innovation, ensuring alignment with company objectives and consumer trends.
  • R&D Leadership: Overseeing product development from concept through commercialization, driving innovation in ingredients, formulations, and food technologies.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnering with marketing, supply chain, and operations to ensure seamless integration and successful launch of new products.
  • Trend & Market Analysis: Monitoring food industry trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities for new products and solutions.
  • Sustainability Focus: Integrating sustainable and health-conscious practices into product development, ensuring alignment with eco-friendly and nutritional standards.
  • Team Leadership: Managing and mentoring a team of food scientists, chefs, and developers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
  • Consumer-Centric Design: Ensuring new products meet consumer expectations in terms of taste, convenience, quality, and nutritional value.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in food product development and innovation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in food science, market trends, and sustainability.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and bring products to market successfully.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.