Innovation and Quality Manager

About Foodsta Kitchens

Headquartered in Singapore, Foodsta Kitchens is a digital first restaurant company with operations in Singapore and India. Foodsta owns and operates 6 fast casual brands in Singapore – Bloom Cafe Pte Ltd (Formerly known as Artisan Boulangerie Co.(ABC), Alt. Pizza, Green Monster, Chi Ji and Fat Mario, Now Pizza. We believe that people are the foundation of our business are committed to providing a fun work environment and scope for rapid career development.

Reports To: Director

Key Responsibilities:

Audit and Compliance

Food Quality and Operational Audits:

• Develop and implement comprehensive audit programs to assess food quality, safety, and compliance with internal and external standards / regulations (e.g., SFA, HACCP).
• Conduct regular, detailed audits across multiple locations, focusing on health and safety, preparation processes, and final product presentation.
• Perform mystery shopper assessments and operational reviews, particularly targeting high-volume quick service restaurants (QSR) and fast-food environments, to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards. In addition, work with external agencies.
• Analyze audit findings to identify non-compliance issues and develop corrective and continuous action plans.
• Use feedback mechanisms to identify areas for improvement, ensuring continuous enhancement in both product and service quality.

Training and Development

Quality and Compliance Training:

• Design and implement robust training programs focusing on food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Train kitchen and service staff on food science principles, emphasizing best practices in hygiene, safety protocols, and quality assurance.

Halal and SFA Compliance:

• Liaise with certification bodies to ensure compliance with regulations across all products and processes.
• Enforce strict adherence to halal standards, from ingredient sourcing to final food preparation.

Innovation

Menu Development:

• Work with the culinary, operations and marketing teams to design innovative menu items, focusing on market trends, customer preferences, and seasonal ingredients.
• Leverage food science and nutrition expertise to create balanced, appealing, and nutritionally sound offerings.
• Research and analyze competitor products, particularly in fast food and QSR sectors, to introduce unique, high-quality pizza and other menu items.
• Conduct extensive testing and refinement of recipes, ensuring they meet taste, quality, and nutritional standards before integration into the menu.

Continuous Improvement

Process Optimization:

• Identify inefficiencies in operations, particularly in high-volume QSR and fast-food settings, and implement process improvements.
• Utilize data analytics and customer insights to refine processes, enhance service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Hospitality Management, or Business Administration.
• Certifications in food safety (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000, WSQ Level 3) strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in audit, food innovation, quality management, or product development, specifically within QSRs, fast food chains, or multi-location F&B environments.
• Proven track record in menu development, applying food science and nutritional principles to create appealing, health-conscious offerings.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing quality systems across multiple outlets.
• Knowledge of pizza workflow is a plus point.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong creative thinking with a deep understanding of food science, nutrition, and culinary innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, food safety standards, and operational processes in fast food and QSR settings.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate across teams and locations.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate data and customer feedback into actionable improvements.