New product development chef

Duties and Responsibilities Product Development & Innovation Lead the end-to-end development of new menu items — from concept ideation and taste profiling through to final recipe standardisation and rollout. Drive seasonal, limited-time, and permanent menu innovation aligned to Pedro’s brand identity and customer insights. Conduct competitor benchmarking and food trend analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation. Collaborate with the marketing team to align product launches with campaign calendars and brand positioning. Recipe Standardisation & Commercialisation Translate creative concepts into precise, scalable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recipe cards suitable for franchise kitchen environments. Partner with supply chain and procurement to source ingredients that meet quality, cost, and availability requirements. Conduct cost-per-serving analysis and work within defined food cost targets to ensure profitability. Oversee pilot testing, sensory evaluation, and ...