Multicuisine R&D Chef

Company Description Perfect Digital HR is a talent solutions firm focused on connecting organizations with specialized professionals across diverse industries. The company supports clients in building high-performing teams by aligning role requirements with the right skills and experience. For culinary and hospitality positions, Perfect Digital HR partners with kitchens and food brands to identify innovative chefs who can drive product development and menu excellence. Candidates joining through Perfect Digital HR can expect a structured recruitment process, clear role expectations, and opportunities to collaborate with forward-thinking employers.
Role Description The Multicuisine R&D Chef will work full time on-site in Gurugram, leading culinary research and development across multiple cuisines. This role involves designing, testing, and refining recipes, developing new menu items and food concepts, and standardizing processes for consistent quality and scalability. The chef will conduct kitchen-based trials, document formulations, analyze feedback, and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as operations, procurement, and marketing. Daily tasks include ingredient and technique exploration, benchmarking against market trends, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards, and training kitchen staff on newly developed recipes. The Multicuisine R&D Chef is expected to balance creativity with operational feasibility, cost control, and brand guidelines.
Qualifications
Strong Research and Development (R&D) and Research skills, with the ability to design, test, and refine recipes and culinary processes.
Proficient Analytical Skills to evaluate recipe performance, cost, yield, sensory feedback, and market trends.
Effective Communication skills to collaborate with kitchen teams, management, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Relevant Laboratory Skills or experience with test kitchens, food trials, and documentation of formulations and procedures.
Proven experience as a chef specializing in multiple cuisines (e.g., Indian, Asian, Western, Mediterranean) in a professional kitchen or food brand.
Deep understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements related to commercial kitchens and food products.
Ability to work on-site in Gurugram, manage multiple projects, and operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Culinary degree or formal culinary training is preferred; additional certification in food technology, nutrition, or hospitality is an advantage.

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