Location : Bangalore
Department : NPD & Category Growth
Reports to : Head of New Product Development
About Us
Protein Chef is India’s first High-Protein Everyday Food Brand, built to make protein a part of every Indian meal, every day. In under a year, Protein Chef has become India’s 2nd most followed health food brand (@proteinchef.fit) and one of the fastest-growing food brands in the country.
Protein Chef is from the house of Lo Foods, India’s largest functional food company focused on lifestyle conditions like obesity, diabetes, and gluten intolerance. Our larger mission is to impact the health of 100 million Indians through functional food.
Role Summary
The Executive Chef will own the Bread & Bakery category from concept to commercialization. The role requires deep expertise in bread production, bakery R&D, product innovation, quality management, and consumer trends.
The individual will work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and Quick Commerce teams to develop high-performing products that drive category growth across platforms and modern trade channels.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development & Innovation
- Lead R&D and innovation for the Bread & Bakery category.
- Develop new bread, buns, rolls, artisan breads, healthy breads, and bakery products aligned with consumer trends.
- Create differentiated products focusing on nutrition, convenience, freshness, and taste.
- Conduct recipe development, product trials, shelf-life studies, and commercial validations.
- Benchmark products against market leaders and emerging bakery brands.
Category Ownership & Growth
- Own the growth and performance of the Bread category.
- Identify emerging market opportunities, consumer preferences, and category trends.
- Collaborate with Quick Commerce and Sales teams to drive category expansion and assortment strategy.
- Support new product launches and category-building initiatives.
- Analyze sales performance and consumer feedback to improve product portfolio.
Quality & Manufacturing Excellence
- Establish and maintain quality standards across all bakery products.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure consistent product quality and process adherence.
- Standardize recipes, production processes, and quality parameters.
- Drive continuous improvements in product texture, freshness, shelf life, and cost efficiency.
- Conduct regular quality audits and troubleshooting.
Consumer & Market Insights
- Stay updated on bakery trends, ingredients, technologies, and health-focused innovations.
- Conduct consumer tastings and product evaluations.
- Gather insights from customers, retail partners, and Quick Commerce platforms.
- Translate market intelligence into actionable product innovations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Operations, and Sales teams.
- Work closely with procurement to identify and qualify new ingredients and vendors.
- Support marketing initiatives through product storytelling and consumer education.
- Train internal teams on product features, category trends, and bakery expertise.
Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery, Culinary Arts, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, or related discipline.
- 3–6 years of hands-on experience as a Bakery Chef, Bakery R&D Chef, or Product Development Chef.
- Strong expertise in bread-making, bakery processes, ingredients, fermentation, and quality systems.
- Experience developing commercial bakery products at scale.
- FMCG, Bakery Manufacturing, Cloud Kitchen, QSR, or Food Startup experience preferred.
Desired Skills
- Bread & Bakery Product Development
- Recipe Formulation & Commercialization
- Bakery Manufacturing Processes
- Product Innovation & Consumer Insights
- Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Category Management
- Cost Optimization
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Data-driven Decision Making
What Success Looks Like
- Successful launch of innovative bread and bakery products.
- Growth of Bread category sales across Quick Commerce and retail channels.
- Improved product quality, consistency, and consumer ratings.
- Reduced wastage and optimized product costs.
- Strong pipeline of innovation and category expansion opportunities.
Why Join Lo Foods?
- Build one of India's most exciting health-focused bakery portfolios.
- Opportunity to shape a high-growth category from the ground up.
- Work at the intersection of culinary innovation, FMCG, and Quick Commerce.
- High ownership, entrepreneurial culture, and rapid career growth.
Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
