Assistant Manager, Product Development (Japanese Cuisine)

  • Singapore
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Hospitality / Travel / Tourism
  • SGD 5,000 - 6,000 / year
  • Job ID 1680436
Responsibilities
  • Develop new menu items and food products aligned with brand standards, business objectives, and product strategies.
  • Create, test, refine, and standardise recipes with a focus on flavour balance, ingredient functionality, presentation, and consistency.
  • Conduct hands-on product trials, tastings, and evaluations to assess quality, texture, appearance, and operational suitability.
  • Analyse food costs and evaluate the commercial viability of new and existing products.
  • Research market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging culinary developments to identify product opportunities.
  • Adapt Japanese culinary concepts and techniques to meet local market requirements and operational needs.
  • Review and enhance existing menu items, recipes, and product specifications to improve quality, consistency, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and procurement teams to evaluate ingredients, conduct sourcing trials, and identify suitable materials for product development.
  • Organise and facilitate product presentations, tasting sessions, and stakeholder evaluations.
  • Prepare products for food photography, promotional campaigns, social media content, and marketing initiatives.
  • Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to ensure successful product implementation, launch readiness, and outlet consistency.
  • Support product development projects and other business initiatives as required.
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of professional culinary experience in a Japanese restaurant environment.
  • Hands-on experience in product development, food R&D, menu development, or a similar culinary product development role.
  • Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, culinary techniques, and food preparation methods.
  • Proven experience in recipe creation, product testing, recipe optimisation, and product improvement.
  • Ability to develop and refine recipes with a sound understanding of flavour profiling, ingredient functionality, and culinary techniques.
  • Experience presenting product concepts, recipes, costing structures, and development recommendations to stakeholders.
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