R&D Chef

Position

Summary

We are seeking an

experienced R&D Chef / Food Technologist to lead our diverse

culinary operations. The successful candidate will be responsible

for developing innovative menu concepts for a gastronomic brew pub

featuring global cuisines, while specializing in healthy,

nutritional, and lifestyle-focused food offerings for our cafe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior culinary professional

looking to make a significant impact in health-conscious dining and

multicultural cuisine development. The selected candidate will

serve as the primary resource for all culinary operations. Given

our people-centric business model, the ability to work efficiently

under time constraints is both essential and critical to our

success.

Key

Responsibilities

Primary

Duties : Recipe

formulation and development across International, Continental,

Italian, French, Lebanese, Indian, Chinese, and Arabic

cuisines

Create and curate health-focused menu

items including vegan, gluten-free, and nutritional offerings for

lifestyle reversal programs

Lead culinary

innovation through experimental cooking techniques and contemporary

food presentation

Conduct sensory tasting

sessions and menu optimization to ensure exceptional food quality

and customer satisfaction

Implement and

maintain food safety protocols including PIC and HACCP compliance

standards

Additional

Responsibilities :

Manage kitchen budgets and implement cost reduction

strategies without compromising quality

Oversee resource procurement, vendor relationships, and

comprehensive inventory management

Lead and

mentor kitchen staff in a multicultural working

environment

Develop standard operating

procedures for food preparation and presentation

techniques

Collaborate with nutrition

specialists to develop lifestyle-focused meal

programs

Required

Qualifications

Education :

Culinary Arts degree from accredited institution or

equivalent professional experience

Food Safety

certifications (PIC, HACCP) (preferred)

Additional certifications / accolades in nutrition or

healthy cooking

(preferred)

Experience :

Minimum 8-10 years of professional culinary experience in

chef roles

Proven expertise in multiple

international cuisines : Continental, Italian, French, Lebanese,

Indian, Chinese, and Arabic

Extensive

experience in healthy, nutritional, vegan, and gluten-free food

preparation

Demonstrated success in recipe

formulation and menu development

Experience

working in multicultural kitchen

environments

Technical

Skills : Advanced

knowledge of modern plating and food presentation

techniques

Expertise in innovative and

experimental culinary approaches

Strong

understanding of nutritional principles and lifestyle-focused

cuisine

Proficiency in kitchen management

software and inventory systems

Advanced

sensory evaluation and food tasting

capabilities

Core

Competencies :

Exceptional culinary creativity and innovation

skills

Strong budget management and cost

control abilities

Leadership skills for

managing diverse, multicultural teams

Resource

procurement and vendor management expertise

Excellent understanding of food safety, sanitation, and

HACCP protocols

Ability to curate specialized

menus for health and lifestyle

programs

Preferred

Qualifications

Advanced culinary degree or specialized training in

international cuisines

Certification in

nutritional cooking or wellness cuisine

Experience in health and wellness hospitality or medical

nutrition programs

Knowledge of dietary

restrictions and therapeutic cooking approaches

Previous experience in upscale restaurants, hotels, or

health-focused establishments

Multilingual

capabilities to support diverse team communication

Experience with lifestyle reversal or nutrition therapy

programs