R&D Executive (Bakery/Dessert)

Company Description

GS25 Vietnam aims to deliver the best value to its customers through a balance of excellent service and business practices. We provide an ideal working environment where employees can enjoy every moment at work. We believe in having fun at work, fostering friendliness, promoting fairness, and constantly seeking fresh, innovative solutions to lead industry trends.

Role Description

• Research, develop, and test new bakery & dessert recipes that meet customer trends, cost targets, and operational requirements.
• Create and standardize recipes, SOPs, and product specifications to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source new raw materials, ingredients, and packaging; assess quality and suitability for production.
• Work with factories/manufacturers to conduct pilot runs, scale-up production, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Monitor market trends, consumer insights, and competitor products to propose innovative ideas.
• Evaluate product shelf life, sensory attributes, and compliance with food safety & regulatory standards.
• Support cost optimization while maintaining product quality and brand positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Food Science or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in bakery, dessert, or food product development (coffee chains, convenience store products preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, raw materials, and suppliers in bakery & dessert
• Practical skills in recipe formulation, baking techniques, SOP development.
• Experience working with factories, production lines, and pilot testing.
• Good understanding of food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Suite; basic knowledge of data analysis tools is a plus.
• Passion for bakery & dessert product development.
• Creativity combined with practical, commercial thinking.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in managing multiple projects.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments.