Savoury Flavour Development Manager

hace 2 días

Rubí, Barcelona, España GBfoods A tiempo completo


GBfoods Africa

Job description

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose "Celebrating local flavours" is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3.600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

We are seeking a highly skilled Development Scientist to design and develop innovative flavouring ingredients for internal use across Africa GBfoods' product portfolio. This role focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to create ingredients that enhance flavour, taste, and overall sensory experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop new savoury umami flavouring ingredients using different technologies like vegetable protein hydrolyses, thermal processing (maillard reactions) or biotechnology techniques like fermentation.
  • Maintenance and optimization of our flavouring portfolio and creation of flavour systems that deliver impactful taste enhancement for bouillons and seasonings, sauces and ready meals.
  • Explore and apply emerging flavour technologies and raw materials to meet consumer trends and sustainability goals.
  • Conduct lab and pilot trials to validate ingredient performance, stability and cost-efficiency.
  • Work closely with product developers or culinary chefs to integrate new ingredients into GBfoods' recipes.
  • Partner with suppliers, academia and tech centers to source and co-develop innovative solutions.
  • Perform sensory analysis and flavour profiling to ensure ingredient quality and consistency.
  • Ensure all developed ingredients comply with food safety regulations and internal quality standards.


Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

  • Master's or PhD in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.

Experience:

  • 5+ years in flavour creation or ingredient development within savoury food companies or flavour houses.
  • Hands-on experience with fermentation, Maillard reaction systems, and hydrolyzed proteins.

Skills:

  • Strong understanding of flavour chemistry and sensory science.
  • Ability to translate consumer insights into technical solutions.
  • Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Background:

  • Previous experience in flavourist companies.
  • Familiarity with food ingredients in global markets with special knowhow on Africa markets and culinary habits.

What do we expect from you?

Our values define us and we expect you to show Authenticity, Proximity, Ownership and Joy to create true GBhood


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