About Foodstories:

Foodstories is the gourmet store to shop at in India ,a destination for discerning consumers who appreciate exceptional taste, premium quality, and discovering something new. More than just a food store, Foodstories brings together the world of gourmet food, everyday indulgence, wellness, and culinary discovery under one roof.

Designed for people who believe great food is an experience, Foodstories offers a thoughtfully curated selection of premium farm-fresh produce, artisanal bakery products, handcrafted cheeses, single-origin chocolates, exotic spices, global pantry essentials, wellness products, and much more. With nearly half of its offerings freshly prepared in-store, Foodstories places freshness, quality, and authenticity at the heart of the experience.

The Foodstories experience extends beyond shopping. Each store brings together gourmet retail, all-day dining, specialty coffee, fresh food, and wellness in a contemporary environment designed to make discovering and enjoying great food an everyday experience.

With a growing presence across India, Foodstories currently has stores at Hill Road, Bandra and Lokhandwala, Andheri in Mumbai, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj in Delhi NCR, Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, and Prestige Sterling Square in Bengaluru. The brand is continuing its rapid expansion, with new stores coming soon in Bellandur, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Foodstories also makes premium food accessible wherever customers are, through its online platform, app, WhatsApp ordering, and personalised phone-based concierge services creating a seamless omnichannel experience between its stores and digital platforms.

Founded by Ashni Biyani and Avni Biyani, Foodstories is built around a shared passion for exceptional ingredients, global food cultures, and elevated experiences. With its distinctive mix of gourmet retail, fresh food, dining, coffee, and wellness, Foodstories is creating a current benchmark for how India shops, discovers, and experiences premium food.

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Role Overview The Lead – Food Technology & NPD will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and commercializing new products across Foodstories' café, bakery, gourmet retail, and packaged food portfolio. The role requires a strong understanding of food science, ingredient functionality, manufacturing processes, and consumer trends to create products that are both innovative and operationally scalable.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

● Lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercial launch. ● Develop innovative products across bakery, beverages, desserts, ready-to-eat meals, sauces, spreads, snacks, frozen foods, and gourmet packaged products.

● Conduct recipe formulation, product trials, sensory evaluations, and product optimization. ● Translate consumer insights and market trends into commercially successful products.

Product Commercialization

● Standardize recipes and manufacturing processes for commissary-scale production. ● Ensure smooth product transfer from R&D; to production.

● Define product specifications, process parameters, and quality benchmarks. ● Work closely with Operations to ensure consistency across production batches.

Food Technology & Quality

● Evaluate ingredient functionality, shelf life, packaging compatibility, and product stability. ● Conduct shelf-life studies and product validation.

● Ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

● Collaborate with the Quality team to establish product specifications and quality protocols. Innovation & Consumer Insights

● Research emerging food trends, ingredients, technologies, and global innovations.



● Benchmark products against leading national and international brands.

● Identify opportunities for product improvement and portfolio expansion. Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Partner with Culinary, Procurement, Category, Marketing, and Operations teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

● Work with suppliers to source innovative ingredients and packaging solutions. ● Support product launches with technical knowledge and training.

Regulatory Compliance

● Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, food safety standards, and labeling requirements. ● Maintain product documentation, formulations, technical specifications, and development records.

Desired Candidate Profile

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.

● 6–10 years of experience in Food Technology, R&D;, or New Product Development.

● Experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Bakery, Dairy, Beverage, QSR, or Gourmet Food businesses.

● Strong knowledge of food processing, ingredient functionality, preservation techniques, and food safety.

● Experience with product commercialization and scale-up.

● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Key Success Metrics

● Successful launch of new products.

● Time-to-market for product development projects.

● Product quality and consistency.

● Commercial success of newly launched products.

● Reduction in product development cycle time.

● Product cost optimization without compromising quality.

● Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For

● A passionate food innovator with strong technical expertise.

● Someone who combines creativity with scientific rigor to develop market-leading products. ● A collaborative leader who enjoys working across culinary, operations, procurement, and marketing teams.

● A professional who understands how to balance innovation, quality, scalability, and commercial success.

📌 Lead Food Technologist & NPD (Mumbai)
🏢 Foodstories
📍 Mumbai