RD Chef (CP Meiji - Bakery & Sweets 1 year contract)

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The RD Chef position at CP Meiji focuses on developing new product concepts in the Bakery & Sweets category, collaborating with various teams to meet consumer needs and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Sales & Marketing teams to understand consumer needs, insights, evolving lifestyles, and market trends.
• Create and develop new product concepts focused on Bakery & Sweets that align with business objectives, utilizing creativity to meet customer expectations.
• Prepare and present new product concepts to the management team, sales & marketing teams, and customers.
• Control operation costs effectively.
• Conduct routine checks on ingredient storage and instrument readiness.
• Prepare samples and oversee hands-on event operations to ensure the successful completion of all events.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Product Development or related fields (Food & Beverages industry preferred).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science and Technology, Culinary Science and Technology, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• A "can-do" attitude and result-oriented mindset, with the ability to utilize and manage organizational resources to achieve goals. o Enthusiastic, proactive, flexible, honest, and creative.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to condense complex information into key messages for diverse audiences.
• Proficient in communication (listening, reading, writing, speaking) in both Thai and English.
• A creative thinker with the foresight to identify innovative solutions that meet customer needs.