全职 R-D Manager – Bakery - Pastry 工作, 薪水 up to SGD 5,500, Future Fields Group Singapore 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

About Us

We are a Singapore-based food manufacturing and F&B retail group with a strong presence in the bakery and pastry industry. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and experienced R&D Manager to lead product innovation across our bakery and pastry range, spanning both manufacturing and retail channels.

Job Summary

The R&D Manager (Bakery & Pastry) will lead new product development, recipe standardization, and product improvement initiatives across our bakery and pastry portfolio. This role bridges manufacturing-scale production and F&B retail concepts, ensuring products are innovative, cost-effective, scalable, and consistently meet quality and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) for bakery and pastry items, from concept ideation to commercialization
• Develop and standardize recipes/formulations suitable for both factory-scale production and retail/outlet execution
• Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life testing
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Purchasing teams to ensure recipes are scalable and cost-efficient
• Source and evaluate new ingredients, ratios, and technology to improve product quality, shelf life, and cost structure
• Ensure all products comply with SFA (Singapore Food Agency) regulations, food safety standards, and labelling requirements
• Support retail/outlet teams with seasonal menu development, promotional items, and festive product launches
• Analyze market trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences to guide innovation direction
• Manage costing and margins for new and existing products
• Train and guide bakers/pastry chefs on new recipes and production techniques
• Maintain proper documentation of formulations, trial records, and product specifications

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in bakery/pastry product development, with at least 2 years in a managerial or senior R&D role
• Strong technical knowledge of bakery and pastry production (breads, cakes, pastries, viennoiserie, etc.)
• Experience working with both factory/manufacturing-scale production and retail/F&B operations preferred
• Familiar with SFA food safety and labelling regulations
• Strong sensory evaluation skills and attention to detail
• Good understanding of ingredient functionality, costing, and shelf-life science
• Proficient in recipe documentation and standardization processes
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-department collaboration skills
• Creative, hands-on, and passionate about food innovation

Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person