Company Description Zaitoon Restaurant and Grill is a multi-cuisine hospitality brand offering Arabic, Indian, Chinese, and barbecue and grill specialties. Known for its vibrant ambience and guest-focused service, the brand operates across major cities including Chennai, Madurai, Ambur, and Bangalore, as well as in Qatar. Zaitoon provides dine-in experiences, delivery, and takeaway options, catering to a wide variety of customer preferences. The company also features party halls and banquet spaces, serving both everyday guests and large events. Team members join a fast-paced, quality-driven environment focused on culinary innovation and consistent customer satisfaction. Role Description The Senior Food Technologist will lead the development, optimization, and quality assurance of food products and menu items across Zaitoon’s locations. This full-time remote role involves designing and standardizing recipes, overseeing food safety processes, and ensuring consistent sensory quality for barbecue, grills, Arabic, Indian, and Chinese offerings. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating R&D; projects, reviewing laboratory and quality control data, and developing guidelines for ingredient sourcing, storage, and preparation. The role works closely with culinary, operations, and supply chain teams to refine processes, troubleshoot quality issues,



and implement improvements that enhance taste, safety, and efficiency. The Senior Food Technologist will also prepare documentation, training materials, and technical reports to support compliance with internal standards and regional regulations in India and Qatar. Qualifications
• Candidates should possess strong Food Technology and Research and Development (R&D;) skills for product formulation, process optimization, and menu innovation.
• Candidates should possess solid Laboratory Skills and Quality Control capabilities for testing, data interpretation, and ensuring food safety and consistency.
• Candidates should possess Sensory Evaluation expertise to assess taste, texture, aroma, and overall product quality across multiple cuisines.
• Candidates should have knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and industry standards relevant to India and Qatar.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across remote and in office teams.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline is preferred, along with prior experience in restaurant, QSR, or food manufacturing environments.

📌 Senior Food Technologist (Chennai)
🏢 Zaitoon Restaurant and Grill, India | Qatar
📍 Chennai