Senior Culinary Product Developer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeInnovation Full time $85,000 - $100,000

National Culinary Innovation Lead

The Lune Co. is driven by a passion for excellence and creativity in the culinary world. We are seeking a highly skilled National Culinary Innovation Lead to join our Kitchen leadership team, working across all Lune kitchens nationally.

This role offers a unique blend of research, development, documentation, and leadership responsibilities, making it perfect for a talented chef with advanced pastry knowledge, strong organisational skills, and a passion for mentoring junior chefs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research and develop new products and menu items, ensuring they meet Lune's high standards of quality and innovation.
  • Document recipes, costings, processes, photos, and videos with precision, providing valuable insights for future development.
  • Stay ahead of culinary trends and translate insights into development projects that drive growth and success.
  • Mentor and guide junior chefs through the development process, fostering innovation while maintaining consistency and operational feasibility.
  • Collaborate with kitchen leaders and cross-functional teams to drive national brand initiatives, events, and product launches.

About You:

  • You have proven experience in recipe development, testing, and documentation.
  • You possess advanced pastry knowledge and a meticulous palate.
  • You bring strong organisational, communication, and administrative skills.
  • You have experience mentoring and developing junior chefs.
  • You are flexible, collaborative, self-motivated, and driven.

We Offer:

  • A competitive salary range.
  • Paid birthday leave, paid parental leave, and staff discounts.
  • Access to professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
Application Requirements:
  • Your resume.
  • A cover letter explaining why you're the right fit.
  • A brief portfolio demonstrating your development work.

If you're ready to shape the future of pastry at The Lune Co., we'd love to hear from you.

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