Maiz Kitchens | New Product Development Chef | india

2 days ago

india Maiz Kitchens Full time

About Maiz Kitchens

Maiz Kitchens is a funded QSR company with 20+ outlets in Mumbai and Bangalore. We are on a mission to reinvent fast food in India by serving incredibly tasty food that is actually healthy and can be served in a QSR format. We run two brands - Maiz Mexican Kitchen (www.maiz.in) and Harvest Salad Co (www.harvestsaladco.com) and have delivered over a million orders since inception. Our ambition is to pioneer the healthy fast food movement in India, build two world class brands, and create a sustainable and profitable company that will last decades. We have just closed a series A fund raise, are expanding rapidly, and plan to have additional stores in Mumbai and other cities in India. 


Location

Mumbai, India, On Site Role at our R&D Kitchen in Lower Parel. You must already be based in Mumbai for this role


About the role 

We are a product first company, and the founders have personally been very involved in the product development function at the company and have worked closely with some very talented chefs on a project basis. They now want to hire someone full time who will work very closely with them and drive product innovation. We are looking for a young, talented chef who resonates with our mission, and is willing to come work his/her magic at our dedicated R&D kitchen. 


Job description 

  • Product Innovation:
  • Conceptualize and create innovative recipes and menu items aligned with our brands’ healthy and gourmet positioning.
  • Below are brandwise examples of projects you may be asked to take on
  • Harvest Salad Co - new range of asian salads and bowls, creating a new category of soups, reworking our lemon tahina dressing
  • Maiz Mexican Kitchen - seasonal mango salsa, improving pico de gallo, launching a new meat
  • Recipe Development:
  • Develop and test recipes, ensuring they are scalable for QSR production.
  • Maintain the perfect balance of taste, nutrition, and cost efficiency.
  • Cost and Quality Management:
  • Work with the procurement team to source high-quality ingredients while managing food costs.
  • Ensure all products adhere to food safety and quality standards.
  • Trend Analysis:
  • Stay updated on food industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings.
  • Experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and presentation styles.
  • Team Collaboration:
  • Train city training managers on new recipes and techniques.
  • Work closely with the operations team to ensure seamless implementation of new products.


Qualifications and Skills:

  • A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in culinary roles, preferably in QSR, casual dining, or product development.
  • Strong expertise in healthy cooking, menu creation, and food innovation.
  • Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
  • Creativity and a passion for experimenting with flavors, textures, and cuisines.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of cost control and scalable production techniques.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to shape the product strategy of a growing QSR brand.
  • Creative freedom to develop innovative menu items.
  • A collaborative and energetic startup environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional growth opportunities.


How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume to veer@maiz.in with the subject line “New Product Development Chef Application – [Your Name]”. A 100-200 line cover letter in the body of your email will help significantly. Mentioning your current drawn salary and expectation will also help significantly during the screening process. If you don’t hear back from us within 4 weeks of applying, you can assume we will not be proceeding with your application.

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