Research And Development Specialist

Pastry & Beverage R&D SpecialistReports to: Executive Pastry ChefJob Purpose: Responsible for developing and refining pastry items and beverages that align with brand identity, seasonal trends, and consumer preferences, while ensuring consistency and commercial viability.Key Accountabilities:Design, test, and refine pastry and beverage recipes.Standardize recipes and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent execution to ensure consistency across multiple locations or production scales.Source ingredients with attention to quality, seasonality, and cost.Monitor industry trends and competitor offerings to inform innovation.Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on product launches and scalability.Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including HACCP.Train culinary and beverage staff on new recipes, techniques, and equipment usage. Provide technical guidance during product rollouts.Lives and Advocates the Bateel Values:QualityInnovationAuthenticityIntegrityExperience requirement:Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification in Pastry, Food Science, or a related discipline.Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in pastry production, beverage development, or culinary R&D.Proficiency in food costing, yield analysis, and menu engineeringStrong understanding of flavour pairing principles and ingredient functionality.Experience with specialty coffee, tea blending, or mixology techniques.Familiarity with food photography and presentation styling.*Due to the volume of applications we are receiving ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW will be contacted.