New Product Development Manager - Food

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3747

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

You will enhance and develop existing and future menu and product lines for the Food Division's various brands and external customer base. You will combine innovative and creative ideas and exceptional kitchen capability in developing products with a focus on commercials.

Key responsibilities include:
* Designing and developing new products and processes in accordance with the Food Division's demands
* Optimising production by analysing processes and identifying process conditions
* Designing, installing and commissioning new production plant
* Undertaking small and intermediate-scale manufacturing and packaging activities
* Ensure that operator, environment, process and product safety aspects are considered
* Actively participate in strategic product and process planning by continuously scanning the external environment for new product and process technologies
* Write recipes and procedures for new products or reformulate current products
* Control/audit the Production Centres ensuring that the production processes are followed
* Search /evaluate new ingredients in order to improve the cost and or quality of products
* Manage multiple projects within established timelines

Requirements

* Knowledge of food production and/or catering industries
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
* Knowledge of food safety and food quality requirements in a central production facility
* Planning and project management experience
* Influencing and negotiation skills
* Ready-to-eat meal background

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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