NPD Chef - Korean food

Job Description

THE GOAL

This role will lead the product development activity for our new Korean food concepts. You will develop new Korean products and design production/operation processes (in collaboration with Korean concept developer) to create viable and scalable concepts.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Department: Korean concept.

Reporting to: CEO and Founder

Direct reports: None

Working with: Central NPD team

Travel involved.

5 days on site in Watford

Travel as and when required mainly in the UK and some occasional requirement to travel to locations in Europe.

WHAT THEY DO

Innovation & Product Development

• Responsible for the development of the Korean food offer for the new developed Korean concepts

• Create & develop new and modify existing recipe/ products in line with briefs and financial targets to innovate top selling Korean food offers that are replicable through our retail outlets.

• Engineer product costing and adapt recipes to balance food quality and commercial targets to brand standards.

• Understands food and product trends influencing consumer behaviours.

• Presenting and executing Innovation Days to internal and external stakeholders

• Monitors and communicates competitor activity and innovation in the Korean food market.

• Identify Korean products and ingredients for innovative new product development.

• Regularly update stakeholders on the product development pipeline.

• Works closely with the supply chain team to maintain up to date knowledge of suppliers.

• Accountable for creating materials and training of recipes/products to the marketing, operational teams and Partners.

• Supports the quality team in production and technical trials.

WHO THEY ARE

• You will have a deep understanding and passion for Korean culture and food

• Capable of developing products from ingredients to packaging that British customers will love.

• Able to create products that are easily franchisable

• Understanding of sales with a focus on customer satisfaction

• Passionate about Korean product

• Language - fluent in English, Korean speaking is highly desirable.

• Experience in developing Korean food.

• NPD and/or Innovation experience in FMCG (minimum 2yrs +)

• Proven track record of delivery of high quality, sustainable and commercial products

• Ability to lead multiple projects and prioritise self accordingly.

• Creative and enthusiastic in food recipe development

• Food handling experience

Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to effectively problem solve and stay agile in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative to understand capabilities and market requirements
• Drive a great food culture
• Strong attention to detail
• Passionate and influential communicator