R&D/QSR Chef

About the role

We are looking for a talented and creative R&D / QSR Chef to join us in developing and refining our food concept. This is a hands‑on product development role for someone who understands that successful QSR food needs to be delicious, consistent, commercially viable, and easy to execute at scale.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and innovate menu items for quick‑service restaurant formats, including sandwiches, wraps, burgers, grilled chicken, and Western/Continental fast food.
• Formulate recipes that optimize flavor, texture, cost, and ease of preparation while adhering to HACCP and food safety standards.
• Design and develop sauces, marinades, and complementary components.
• Conduct ingredient sourcing and quality assessments to ensure consistent food inputs.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply‑chain teams to select ingredients meeting price and quality benchmarks.
• Test and refine recipes through trial runs and sensory evaluations.

Required profile

• Strong practical experience in QSR, fast‑food, fast‑casual, café or sandwich concepts.
• Proven ability to develop and test recipes, sauces, marinades and complete menu items.

Required skills

• HACCP compliance
• Food safety standards
• Recipe formulation
• Cost optimization
• Sensory evaluation
• Ingredient sourcing