Food Technologist - Food Development

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-4054

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Food Technologist - Food Development - Kuwait

With more than 750 cafés, stores and restaurants the Alshaya Food division offers a range of roles for different hospitality backgrounds. Brands such as The Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks, P.F. Chang's, Pizza Express and Shake Shack provide everything from quick service and casual up to fine dining. We launched many new brands in recent years and have exciting plans for 2015.

As a Food Development Technologist for Alshaya's Supply Chain team, you will work closely with the brands and your team to deliver products that reduce costs and improve upon the efficiency of the supply chain. You will build a stabilised and good working relationship with suppliers beneficial to the business. The role will involve travelling, primarily within the GCC.

The role will include:
* Helping local manufacturers to produce matched products for the Middle East
* Developing briefs with the host brands and brand liaison teams to reduce cost to the supply chain
* Evaluating manufacturers locally and helping them to improve the good manufacturing production process for Alshaya products
* Helping the supply chain team meet their targets for cost reduction
* Understanding and emulating brand ethics and choices for food production
* Managing expectations and challenging perceptions with facts and alternative solutions.

Requirements

* Qualifications in food science or food technology
* 4 years' experience in food production, primarily in bakery production facilities
* Experience in either a leading food service sector or a top tier retail sector
* An understanding of basic bread and bakery science, including a working knowledge of enzymes, dough conditioners, improvers, GMO and NON GMO ingredients
* New product development experience and demonstrable success in launching products into a foodservice or retail market.

The ideal candidate will have strong personal character with ability to influence senior management of other businesses. You will also be able to quickly and efficiently review tasks and priorities according to timelines and travel considerations and manage your time accordingly. Additionally, you will possess the ability to authoritatively review facilities and highlight best value according to a brief.

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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