FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

About the role

Advent Manila Hospitality Group, Inc. is seeking a talented Food Technologist to join our dynamic team in Pasig City, Metro Manila. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for developing and optimising innovative food products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and taste. You will bridge the gap between initial recipe conception and large-scale factory production, focusing on improving existing product lines and maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and product consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Design and formulate new food products or modify existing recipes from lab-scale trials to commercial mass production
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, equipment parameters, and packaging techniques to maximize factory efficiency and reduce costs
• Monitor and enforce Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across the production line
• Conduct physical, chemical, and sensory evaluations (taste, texture, smell) to verify shelf-life expectations and nutritional values for labeling
• Work closely with production, procurement, and QA/QC teams to troubleshoot manufacturing defects and evaluate raw material suppliers
• Perform sensory evaluations, physical and chemical analyses, and microbiological testing to ensure food safety and quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chefs, procurement, and marketing, to develop and commercialize new food products
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards
• Provide technical support and training to production and culinary teams
• Monitor the use of additives and identify and choose products from suppliers

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a food technology or product development role
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, and quality control principles
• Strong understanding of food safety laws, regulatory compliance, and industrial processing machinery
• Proficiency in conducting sensory evaluations, analytical testing, and data analysis
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Passion for food innovation and a commitment to food safety and quality

About us

Advent Manila Hospitality Group is a leading provider of innovative food and hospitality solutions in the Philippines. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and excellence, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. Our diverse portfolio includes a range of food and beverage brands, catering services, and hospitality management solutions. Advent Manila Hospitality Group is a professional organization involved in restaurant operations, food tours, catering and restaurant consultancy. Having been in the food industry for over 25 years, our strength lies in our extensive experience in creating successful concepts, market analysis, continuous product development, restaurant operations and accounting controls.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a range of employee benefits to support your well-being.