Assistant Manager, Product Development (Japanese Cuisine)

[Job ID: 1680436]

Responsibilities

Develop new menu items and food products aligned with brand standards, business objectives, and product strategies.

Create, test, refine, and standardise recipes with a focus on flavour balance, ingredient functionality, presentation, and consistency.

Conduct hands-on product trials, tastings, and evaluations to assess quality, texture, appearance, and operational suitability.

Analyse food costs and evaluate the commercial viability of new and existing products.

Research market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging culinary developments to identify product opportunities.

Adapt Japanese culinary concepts and techniques to meet local market requirements and operational needs.

Review and enhance existing menu items, recipes, and product specifications to improve quality, consistency, and cost efficiency.

Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and procurement teams to evaluate ingredients, conduct sourcing trials, and identify suitable materials for product development.

Organise and facilitate product presentations, tasting sessions, and stakeholder evaluations.

Prepare products for food photography, promotional campaigns, social media content, and marketing initiatives.

Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to ensure successful product implementation, launch readiness, and outlet consistency.

Support product development projects and other business initiatives as required.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of professional culinary experience in a Japanese restaurant environment.

Hands-on experience in product development, food R&D, menu development, or a similar culinary product development role.

Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, culinary techniques, and food preparation methods.

Proven experience in recipe creation, product testing, recipe optimisation, and product improvement.

Ability to develop and refine recipes with a sound understanding of flavour profiling, ingredient functionality, and culinary techniques.

Experience presenting product concepts, recipes, costing structures, and development recommendations to stakeholders.

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