Assistant Manager – Chef (Ice Cream / Frozen Desserts)

Job Description

Assistant Manager – Chef (Ice Cream / Frozen Desserts)

Position Details

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Chef

Department: Marketing / R&D

Location: Ahmedabad

Employment Type: Permanent On-Roll Employment

Experience Required: 8–10 Years

Salary Budget: ₹10 Lakhs – ₹12 Lakhs Fixed

Number of Vacancies: 1

Freshers Considered: No

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Chef with strong expertise in the Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts industry.

The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in product development, recipe formulation, innovation, and category understanding related to ice creams and frozen desserts. The candidate will work closely with Marketing and R&D teams to develop innovative products, improve existing formulations, and support business growth initiatives.

This is an urgent replacement position, and candidates with relevant industry background will be given priority.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

Develop innovative ice cream and frozen dessert products

Create and standardize recipes, formulations, and flavor concepts

Improve existing products based on market trends and customer feedback

Conduct product trials, tastings, and benchmarking activities

Research & Development

Work closely with R&D teams on product improvement initiatives

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, quality, and shelf life

Support new product launches and commercialization activities

Monitor ingredient functionality and process optimization

Market & Category Understanding

Analyze market trends and consumer preferences in the ice cream/frozen dessert category

Identify opportunities for new flavors, concepts, and product categories

Coordinate with Marketing teams for product positioning and promotions

Quality & Process Coordination

Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards

Coordinate with production teams during product trials and scale-ups

Maintain documentation related to recipes, processes, and product specifications

Required Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in:

Food Technology

Dairy Technology

Culinary Arts

Related Field

Experience Required

8–10 years of experience in the Ice Cream / Frozen Desserts industry

Strong hands-on experience in product development and category management

Experience working with ice cream manufacturing or frozen dessert brands preferred

Required Skills

Strong understanding of:

Ice cream formulations

Frozen dessert products

Flavor development

Ingredient functionality

Product innovation and recipe development expertise

Market trend and consumer preference understanding

Strong communication and coordination skills

Problem-solving and analytical abilities

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates specifically from the Ice Cream / Frozen Desserts industry

Experience in R&D and product innovation roles

Ability to work cross-functionally with Marketing and Production teams

Key Competencies

Product Innovation

Category Expertise

Research & Development

Quality Focus

Market Understanding

Team Collaboration

Work Environment

Fast-paced Food & Beverage / FMCG environment

Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, R&D, and Production teams

Innovation-driven product development setup