Product Development Manager
Job Summary
The Product Development Manager will lead the product development process for ready-to-eat products, including Japanese cuisine and desserts, at a central kitchen. This role involves adapting recipes, developing new product concepts based on market needs, and ensuring all items meet high quality and safety standards. The position requires strong expertise in food production, innovation, and maintaining documentation such as SOPs and costing.
Responsibilities
- Lead product development for ready-to-eat items
- Improve existing products for quality and cost
- Manage product tasting and feedback sessions
- Maintain recipes, SOPs, and product costing
Required Skills
- Food safety regulation knowledge
- Japanese cuisine development
- Product testing and innovation
- Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2)
- Conversational English
Job Details
Job Description:
- Lead the product development process for ready-to-eat products, including Japanese cuisine and desserts, at the central kitchen.
- Adapt recipes and develop new product concepts based on clients’ requirements and market needs.
- Improve existing products to achieve better quality, cost efficiency, and market appeal.
- Ensure all food products comply with food safety regulations as well as company quality standards.
- Stay up to date with food trends, cooking techniques, and consumer preferences.
- Adhere to all food safety rules and regulations throughout product testing and development activities.
- Lead product tasting sessions, gather customer feedback, and drive continuous product improvement.
- Prepare and maintain all necessary documentation, including recipes, SOPs, nutritional information, and product costing.
Requirements:
- English Level: Daily Conversation Level (TOEIC 475-730)
- Japanese Level: Business Level (JLPT Level 2 or N2)