We’re Hiring: R&D Manager (Bakery – Cakes Segment)
Location: Shadnagar, Hyderabad
Apply at: karthik@getgolife.com
Are you passionate about baking innovation? We’re looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead our Cakes Segment within the Research & Development team. If you have a deep understanding of cake science, a flair for innovation, and experience in scaling recipes from lab to plant — we want to hear from you!
Role Purpose
To drive research, development, and innovation in bakery products with a strong focus on cakes. You’ll be responsible for creating new recipes, improving existing formulations, ensuring smooth scale-up, and maintaining top-notch quality and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Innovation
- Develop innovative cake recipes, textures, and flavors in line with market trends.
- Work with new ingredients, technologies, and baking methods.
- Conduct trials to improve taste, shelf life, and cost efficiency.
R&D Manager (Bakery – Cakes Segment)
Process & Scale-Up
- Convert lab-scale recipes to commercial production.
- Partner with production teams for plant trials and ensure seamless scale-up.
- Optimize baking, mixing, proofing, and packaging processes.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all R&D complies with FSSAI and global food safety standards.
- Validate sensory, texture, shelf stability, and microbial safety.
- Maintain accurate R&D documentation.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work with cross-functional teams: Production, QA, Marketing, Procurement, and Sales.
- Lead and mentor bakery chefs and R&D staff.
- Collaborate with suppliers on new ingredients and tech.
Cost Management
- Formulate cost-effective recipes without compromising quality.
- Support sourcing of alternative raw materials for cost savings.
Market & Consumer Insight
- Track market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor products.
- Translate insights into differentiated, high-quality cakes.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s/Master’s in Food Technology, Bakery Science, or related field
8–12 years in Bakery R&D (specialized in cakes)
Proven success in launching bakery products
Strong knowledge of ingredients, formulations, and industrial baking equipment
Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in bakery science and sensory evaluation
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Creativity with commercial acumen
- Excellent problem-solving and project management skills
- Collaborative and effective communicator
Ready to shape the future of cakes?
Send your CV to karthik@getgolife.com
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