? Bhubaneswar, Odisha ? Initial engagement: 6–8 week product-development project ? Contract / project basis, with potential for longer-term involvement We are developing a current QSR brand focused specifically on high-quality fried chicken and are looking for a hands-on Culinary R&D; / Product Development Chef to build the menu and kitchen system from the ground up. What you'll work on - Develop bone-in/less fried chicken, tenders, wings, chicken burgers and related products - Develop marinades, brines, breading systems, dry seasonings, glazes and dips - Develop multiple flavour profiles including classic, spicy, Indian flavours - Optimise frying temperatures, cooking times, yield, crispness and holding quality - Design products that perform well after 20–40 minutes of takeaway/delivery - Standardise every recipe in grams, temperatures and timings - Develop batch recipes suitable for commercial kitchen production - Calculate food cost, yield,



wastage and portion sizes - Help evaluate ingredients and suppliers - Prepare Standard Recipe Cards and kitchen SOPs - Build a simple production system that can later be executed consistently by trained kitchen staff - Assist with final production trials and staff handover Ideal profile - 3–8 years of culinary experience - Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, central kitchen, food R&D; or product development preferred - Robust hot-kitchen/deep-frying experience - Fried chicken, burger or similar QSR experience is a major advantage - Strong understanding of recipe standardisation, costing, yields and portion control - Comfortable documenting recipes and experiments systematically - Commercial mindset: great taste without unnecessary kitchen complexity - Willing to work hands-on in Bhubaneswar during the development period This is not a conventional Head Chef role. The objective of the project is to create a commercially viable, scalable and repeatable fried-chicken product system.

To apply, please send : 1. Your CV/profile

- Brands/restaurants you have worked with
- Examples of products or menus you have developed
- Any experience with fried chicken/QSR products
- Current location
- Availability for a 6–8 week project in Bhubaneswar
- Expected project fee / compensation Please an email ([email protected]) with the above details.

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📌 Fried Chicken Product Innovator (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 Stealth Startup
📍 Bhubaneswar