Food Scientist
THE BIG BARBEQUE
About the Role
The Food Scientist at The Big Barbeque will work full time on-site in Bengaluru, collaborating closely with culinary and operations teams to develop, optimize, and standardize menu items.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct food research.
- Experiment with new recipes and ingredients.
- Apply food science principles to improve taste, texture, nutrition, and safety.
- Oversee laboratory and kitchen trials.
- Validate production processes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
- Analyze customer feedback and operational data to refine offerings.
- Support cost-effective sourcing.
- Contribute to innovation in the restaurant’s food and beverage portfolio.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge in Food Science and Food Technology.
- Skills in Research and Development (R&D) for new product and recipe innovation.
- Practical Laboratory Skills for testing, analysis, and quality control.
- Understanding of Food & Beverage operations and production processes.
- Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or food manufacturing environments, with exposure to large-scale buffet or multi-cuisine operations.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and local regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

