Product Development Assistant

• Job Title: Culinary R&D Associate / Product Development Assistant
• Location: Indiranagar (Bengaluru)

• About the Role We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Culinary R&D Associate to work closely on product development, prototyping, and pilot execution. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys experimenting, documenting, and translating ideas into scalable food products. This is not a routine kitchen prep role — the focus is on R&D, trials, and on-ground validation of new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in prototyping and testing new menu items and product ideas
• Accurately execute and iterate recipes during R&D trials
• Document recipes, processes, and observations in a structured format
• Support pilot launches and act as the on-ground lens for product performance
• Identify gaps in execution and provide feedback for improvement
• Work closely on refining consistency, taste, and scalability of products
• Maintain high standards of organisation during trials and testing

• --- Who We’re Looking For 1–3 years of kitchen or food R&D experience
• Strong interest in product development and experimentation
• Good palate and attention to detail
• Ability to follow and document processes precisely
• Curious, observant, and proactive in suggesting improvements
• Comfortable working in an unstructured, trial-driven environment
• Basic understanding of kitchen operations and food systems

• --- What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience in product development and menu innovation
• Exposure to building and scaling food concepts
• Direct involvement in pilot launches and real-world testing
• Opportunity to grow into a product / R&D-focused culinary role

Compensation CTC: ₹3.6L – ₹4L (based on experience and fit)

6 Days work week