Product Development Specialist - Food

About the role

Canara Group is an F&B company managing several café and restaurant brands. We are seeking a Product Development Specialist – Food to play a role in product development and improvement processes, from research, recipe development, testing, to product evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct market research, consumer trends, and competitor analysis to identify new product opportunities

• Develop and improve food product recipes/formulas (local/western food)

• Conduct product trials and evaluate taste, texture, quality, consistency, and shelf life

• Calculate costing and HPP and coordinate with Purchasing/Procurement team regarding raw material needs

• Ensure products meet quality standards, food & beverage safety, and BPOM, HACCP, and Halal requirements

• Manage product development process from concept, trial, finalization to product launch

• Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing/Procurement, Marketing, Finance, and QA/QC teams in product development

• Monitor and evaluate product performance based on sales, margin, and customer feedback

• Identify improvement needs or product reformulation based on evaluation results

• Prepare development and product performance reports regularly

About you

• Minimum SMA/SMK education in Culinary Arts, F&B, Hospitality, Tourism, Business, or related field

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Product Development, R&D, or Product Management in F&B industry

• Understanding of F&B product development processes, particularly recipe development and product testing

• Understanding of food & beverage safety standards and related regulations such as BPOM, HACCP, and Halal

• Capability in recipe development, costing, and HPP calculation

• Capability in market analysis, consumer trends, and competitor analysis

• Good project management and reporting capabilities

• Good communication and cross-departmental coordination capabilities

• Willing to conduct product trials and store visits as needed

About us

Canara Group is a company operating in the F&B sector managing several café and restaurant brands. We continuously develop product quality, service, and customer experience through innovation and sustainable product development.