Food Innovation Executive - Singapore - PIZZA HUT SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Description

Specific Expectations

New Product/Packaging Development

• Conduct ongoing F&B Trend and competitive analysis to identify new trends for product innovation
• Working with cross functional meeting for creating new product concept & recipes including tweaking the taste profiles of the food products based on market trends and food taste test results
• Project leader for leading the new product development for LTO and permanent menu to support annual Marketing calendar to achieve the set revenue and cost target
• Meeting suppliers for new products development
• Conduct Menu mix analysis to identify low performing menu items. Refine and improve existing menu items when needed.
• In collaboration with SCM/QA, drive the product commercialization to ensure on time, on target launch
• Work closely with operation training team on new SOP set up and new products training.

Product Testing & Quality Control

• Conduct product shelf-life test, quality test & equipment test
• Conduct sensory evaluation, consumer survey of new products to internal & external team
• Administrative duties include create & maintain recipes, cost structure, reports preparation and documentation of all recipes and work processes.
• Conduct ongoing audit of new &/or existing products for continuous improvement

Experience and Education

• Min. Diploma in Food Science/ Food Technology or related field
• 2 year's minimum relevant working experience, including experience in kitchen/ back of house operations, culinary skill is advantage
• In-depth technical knowledge of food ingredients, process, and packaging as well as HACCP programs
• Able to effectively work cross functionally and adept at managing suppliers/vendors

Key Skills and Attitude

• Strong understanding of F&B operations
• Positive & enthusiastic Team player who can collaborate well
• Written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and fast learner
• Self-motivated and works well under pressure/ in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive with a resourceful mindset that is focused on achieving the best outcomes