Research And Development Manager - Sauces & Seasoning

Company Description Chokhi Dhani Group is an India-based hospitality brand founded in 1990, with resorts, hotels, and restaurants across India and internationally, including locations such as Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Indore, London, and Dubai. The group is known for immersive Rajasthani-themed experiences featuring traditional food, music, dance, and cultural activities. Chokhi Dhani is dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian culture through close collaboration with a large community of artists and artisans. In addition to hospitality and entertainment, the group has diversified into handicrafts and ready-to-eat food products, expanding its footprint in India and abroad. Over the years, Chokhi Dhani has become a cultural icon and a popular destination for both tourists and local visitors.

Location: Chokhi Dhani Foods, Jaipur

Department: Research & Development

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Experience: 6–12 Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced R&D Manager – Sauces & Seasoning to lead product development, formulation, trials, standardization, and commercialization of sauces, seasonings, and related food products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve sauces, gravies, seasonings, dips, and food premixes.
• Create and optimize formulations based on taste, quality, cost, shelf life, and scalability.
• Conduct lab trials, pilot trials, and production trials.
• Develop product specifications, BOMs, recipes, and process parameters.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and coordinate product testing.
• Work closely with Production, QA/QC, Purchase, and Packaging teams for commercialization.
• Identify suitable raw materials, ingredients, and alternatives for cost optimization.
• Ensure products comply with FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Conduct shelf-life studies and troubleshoot product quality issues.
• Maintain proper R&D documentation, trial reports, and formulation records.
• Support new product launches and continuous product improvement.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 6–12 years in Food R&D/Product Development, preferably in sauces, seasonings, condiments, RTE/RTH, or FMCG food manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of food formulation, ingredients, emulsification, preservation, seasoning blends, and shelf-life management.
• Experience in taking products from concept → formulation → trial → production commercialization.
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.